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How I averted claustrophobia during an MRI exam. Mindfulness skills saved the day!

The first time I ever experienced claustrophobia took me by surprise. My doctor sent me...
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Five Simple Mindfulness Skills That Work

Mindfulness meditation consists of skills and methods to unplug from the busy world around you...
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Five Ways to Avoid ‘Overwhelm’

If you are like many people these days you are feeling chronically overwhelmed.  And if...
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Are You Listening?

Let’s talk about listening. Truly listening. Not only to those around you but to your...
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ADHD, Depression, Anxiety? Or Is It Lyme Disease?

Most of us in New England and certainly here in Connecticut have heard of Lyme...
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How You Can De-stress With Meditation

In our society we often lead very busy and stressful lives. This can lead to a...
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It Works! Why You Should Try Neurofeedback

In 1999 I added Neurofeedback Training to my psychotherapy practice and have been using it...
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Why You (and your kids) Need to Get Outside and Play

Getting outside to play provides the double benefits of both exercise and being outdoors. I recently...
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Secrets to a Stress-Free Life

Life is full of stressors. I once heard Norman Vincent Peale say that the only people...
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A Holistic Approach to ADHD

Why is it important to use a holistic approach to help a child with ADHD...
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Are You Sleeping? Is it ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or a Sleep Disorder?

Do you or your child toss and turn at night and experience daytime sleepiness?  Have...
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5 Steps to Your Best Year Yet

It is always exciting to see how current brain research and brain imaging techniques prove...

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