Blog for Better Living
Emotional First Aid
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | September 27, 2014
Most people experience some emotionally traumatic events, ranging from the manageable to the overwhelming, over the course of their lifetimes. Yet, few people know how to help with the emotional aftermath of traumatic events. Both victims and witnesses of trauma may experience feelings of confusion, fear, sadness, and isolation, and often feel at a loss […]
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The Personal Impact of the Death of a Public Figure
By: Other | August 15, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. Like many of you I found myself shocked and dismayed with the recent death of Robin Williams. He was a public figure who made us laugh, showed us that humor and silliness is an acceptable way to understand the world, and he helped us reflect on critical social issues like […]
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Laughter is the Best Medicine
By: Other | August 6, 2014
Written by Missy Betts Why can’t you trust atoms? …Because they make up everything! Did you laugh? No? I’ll admit that maybe this isn’t the most hilarious joke of all time, but if you read this with someone else who did laugh, chances are, you would have too. According to an article in Real Simple […]
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Stress Relief: Take a Mental Vacation
By: Other | July 24, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. It is summertime and people all around you are planning their getaways, except you. You hear stories of snorkeling in the Caribbean, hiking in the Sierras, or cruising the Alaskan coastline and your thoughts are, “It must be nice….” Vacations, short or long, are great stress relievers; the literature on […]
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Achieving Ideal Work/Life Balance
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 5, 2014
Last month, Rochelle was interviewed for the B2B Marketing Bopcast on how business professionals can manage stress and achieve a work/life balance. Below is a snippet of the interview and the full audio and transcript is available on Bop Design’s Bop Blog. “I think that the biggest obstacle for business professionals is really negative thinking. […]
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Learn To Love Your Stress
By: Other | February 26, 2014
Written by Missy Betts What can I say about stress that hasn’t been said already? Too much stress is bad… etc., etc., etc… We all know stress is bad and I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t want to avoid it. It’s not like we are intentionally going out looking for it, so […]
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Therapy Changes Joins the San Diego Victim Assistance Coordinating Council in Recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 23, 2013
Each April since 1981, the US Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has recognized National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s Crime Victims’ Week will be April 21-27. The theme is “New Challenges; New Solutions.” This theme reflects both the progress that has been […]
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Stress Free Tax Day
By: Other | April 9, 2013
Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. It’s that time of year again. Uncle Sam has arrived. As April 15th approaches, many individuals feel an increase in stress about the uncertainty of the outcome of their taxes. Historically, money has been a national concern. According to the American Psychological Association (2009), 80% of Americans perceive the current […]
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Tips to Manage Your Stress
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | February 14, 2013
We live in stressful times. Merely turning on the news or talking with friends can bring on new concerns. Personal issues, too, can create stress about your health, your job, financial security, as well as relationships with family and friends. Even everyday annoyances, such as getting stuck in traffic, dealing with a computer problems, or […]
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