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Time in a Bottle
Time is precious. The other morning, I awoke to Jim Croce singing "Time in a Bottle" on my Alexa device. It's a great song. I started thinking about the song's meaning Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Social Isolation,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Empathy,  trauma,  Life Changes,  Guilt,  Self-Punishment,  Loneliness,  Relationships,  Emotions
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Are People Empathetic Towards You?
"A child was badly injured on Wednesday night in what police say was a drive-by shooting in Longmont. It happened in a mobile home park in the southern part of Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Social Isolation,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Empathy,  Anger,  worry,  family,  Loneliness,  Friendship,  Relationships,  Emotions
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The Emotions of the Holiday Season
We hear the musical sounds and See the Lights of the Holiday Season. Hanukkah: "I Have a Little Dreydl, Ma Navu, Hatikva Christmas: Jingle Bells, Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Yes, Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Social Isolation,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Empathy,  Anger,  trauma,  worry,  family,  Life Transitions,  Life Changes,  Guilt,  Loneliness,  Relationships,  Emotions
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Frienship
Friendship is an excellent cure for loneliness. Shakespeare's works often explore the theme of friendship in depth, highlighting its importance and complexity. In his plays and sonnets, he portrays friendship Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Social Isolation,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Empathy,  family,  Loneliness,  Friendship,  Relationships,  Emotions
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Time, Change and Trauma
Jim Croce, Time in a Bottle. "If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I'd like to do Is to save every day till eternity passes away Just to spend Read moreCategory: Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Stress,  Anxiety,  climate change,  trauma,  worry,  family,  Life Transitions,  Emotions,  Reality
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Ears Plugged in, Talk Blocked Out
Earbuds, a wonderful invention? Is it any surprise that people feel lonely? Remember this song from the brilliant movie Midnight Cowboy with John Voight (Joe Buck) and Dustin Hoffman (Ratso Rizzo)? "Everybody's talkin' Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Social Isolation,  Introversion,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Relationships,  Emotions
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Guilt and Suffering are Difficult to Relinquish
"People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar." ― Thich Nhat Hanh "Whether 'tis better in the Read moreCategory: Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Self Image,  Stress,  Anxiety,  trauma,  Guilt,  Self-Punishment,  Emotions
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Life Transitions and Rituals
Fleetwood Mac There is a lot of meaning in the lyrics of the song Landslide: "Can the child within my heart rise above" Can I sail through the changing' ocean tides? Can I handle the Read moreCategory: Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Self Image,  Stress,  Anxiety,  trauma,  family,  Life Transitions,  Life Changes,  Emotions
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Traumatic News Events: Hatred and War
"Love, friendship, and respect do not unite people as much as a common hatred for something." Anton Chekhov "Hatred does not cease by hatred but only by love; this is Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Social Isolation,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Empathy,  Anger,  Relationships,  Emotions,  Reality
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Extremely Stressed
Many of us feel stressed and worried by what is happening in the United States and around the world. Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Anger,  Relationships,  Emotions
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The Therapeutic Power of Reading
In this stressful and difficult world reading novels, poems and literature are a great way to promote mental health. Read moreCategory: Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Empathy,  Emotions
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Relieve Stress
The Therapeutic Influence of Lakes, Streams, and Ponds: Alleviating Stress, Anxiety, and Depression "Make your heart like a lake with a calm, still surface and great depths of kindness."- Lao Tzu. “This Read moreCategory: Social Interaction,  Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Stress,  Anxiety,  Empathy,  Anger,  Relationships,  Emotions
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Understanding Anorexia Nervosa
The Covid pandemic has caused a steep rise in mental health issues. For example, there is a rise in PTSD, depression, and anxiety. There is also a rise in the Read more
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An Ordinary Day
“It’s when I get lost in the days’s details, or so caught up in worries about what might be, that I miss the beauty of what is.” Taken from the “Gift of Read more
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Children and Divorce
Children and Divorce As a marriage dissolves, many parents ask whether they should stay together for the kids. Other parents find divorce is their only option. In addition, parents worry about their Read more
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Transitional Objects and Self-Comfort
Do you remember Linus from the Peanuts cartoon? Remember the Charles Schulz character Linus and his blanket? He dragged it around wherever he went, nibbling on its corner or curling Read more