Blog for Better Living
How to Practice Self-Compassion
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | August 12, 2016
Sadly, for many of us, we are all too familiar with emotionally “beating ourselves up”. And, it’s not surprising. We live in a society where we’re taught that being hard on ourselves is the way to success. So, in an effort to get ahead, we criticize ourselves, push ourselves (often times too far) and certainly […]
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Self-Care for the Caregiver – Part 2
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 1, 2016
Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors. Caregiving can make an impact on your health, relationships, and state of mind. That’s why taking time to relax, rest, and recharge isn’t just a luxury – it’s a necessity! In this second part of the two-part series, Self-Care for […]
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Self-Care for the Caregiver – Part 1
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 24, 2016
On an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before your assist anyone else. If you are a caregiver, this rule often is the first to fly out the window. Caring for yourself is […]
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy 101
By: Other | May 31, 2016
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As a therapist who provides Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I often meet with new clients who have heard a thing or two about CBT work, but have never experienced it. As a new client, you may be intimidated by the idea of undergoing CBT or believe it is the answer to […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Mindfulness for You and Your Family
By: Other | April 8, 2016
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As the morning alarm goes off, family members of all ages rush off to start the daily grind of everyday life. Children and teens hurry to face a day of getting ready for school, learning all day, sport practice or music lessons after school, dinner with their parents, and an […]
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The Psychological Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 1, 2016
I recently took a trip to Death Valley National Park to see the “Super Bloom” of wildflowers – a rare event that is worth seeing. Located in eastern California and Nevada, Death Valley is a unique and special place that has always inspired awe for me. Being in nature helps me with Finding Perspective, as […]
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The Importance of Self-Care
By: Other | March 28, 2016
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Like many people, I find that I wear different hats throughout my week. In addition to being a psychologist, I am also a mother, wife, friend, sister and so on. Each and every role I fill is important to me and deserves my attention, time and consideration. However, like many […]
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Mental Health – Let’s Talk About It
By: Other | February 15, 2016
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As a Psychologist I am often subjected to a variety of jokes or comments regarding my field of work when others discover what I do for a living. There is misguided humor about “those crazy people”, awkward moments when someone tells me they once saw a “shrink”, but “it didn’t work”, […]
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Healthy Ways to Express Anger in a Relationship
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 29, 2016
No matter how much we love our partner, or how happy we may be in our relationship, feelings of anger are inevitable. Bottling up your anger or expressing it in the wrong way can damage trust and result in a loss of intimacy in your relationship. However, expressing anger in a healthy way will help […]
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