Blog for Better Living

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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Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress

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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Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress

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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Personal Improvement, Stress

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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Grief, Stress

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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Personal Improvement, Stress

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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Sleep/Relaxation, Stress