Blog for Better Living
Summer Time Fun: Breaking up the Daily Grind
By: Other | June 26, 2015
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Do you ever feel like you get up, face the tasks of the day, go to bed and then wake up to press replay? The Groundhog Day phenomenon! We all laugh about it, but the reality is that it can be very draining. Today’s Society In our society today, we […]
Read MoreThe ‘Up’ Side of Feeling Down
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 16, 2015
In today’s culture, everyone loves to be happy. Just look at posts on Facebook and other social media of people smiling and having a wonderful time. Bookstores are full of self-help books and you can’t go online without finding an article on “how to be happier.” We’re inundated with the craze to be happy – […]
Read MoreDepression, Family, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Depression: A problem for many older adults
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 19, 2015
Depression is a common problem in older adults. The symptoms of depression affect every aspect of life, including one’s energy, appetite, sleep, and interest in work, hobbies, and relationships. Unfortunately, senior depression is often overlooked, and many depressed seniors do not get the help that they need. Depression in older adults is often overlooked for […]
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Finding Perspective
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | February 17, 2015
I recently came back from a dirtbiking trip to Death Valley and the surrounding area refreshed and refocused. There are many things that I love about dirtbiking like the opportunity to explore new places and be physically challenged. However, the aspect of the sport that appeals to me the most is the ability to Find […]
Read MoreChildren, Family, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Surviving the Holidays after Divorce
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 24, 2014
The holiday season is typically a time of great anticipation and excitement. But for those who are in the early stages of transitioning through divorce, the prospect of facing the holidays without your partner or children may cause some anxiety and sadness. It is okay to accept the difficulty of this time of year and […]
Read MoreGetting Married on Your Terms
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 30, 2014
Recently I had the privilege of traveling to Alaska for my very first “Extra Tuff Wedding”. Extra Tuffs, for those of us in the lower 48, are the footwear of choice for South East Alaskan natives. The big brown boots are clunky, rubber and not very attractive at first glance – but to those who […]
Read MoreBecoming a Caregiver of Elderly Parents
By: Other | June 10, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. Earlier this week we met with the Director of Community Relations for The Glenner Memory Care Centers, Mr. Marshall Stanek. The meeting’s focus was on networking and identifying how we can support each other with our respective clientele; the meeting, however, had a secondary impact on me, namely thinking about […]
Read MoreNeed a vacation from your vacation?
By: Other | April 11, 2014
Written by Missy Betts Many of us either just got back or are getting ready to leave work or school for a week-long Spring break. During long vacations, we can sometimes load ourselves up with activities to utilize and take advantage of all that free time. This can lead to coming back from your vacation […]
Read MoreRaising Emotionally Confident Children: 5 Do’s and Don’ts
By: Other | March 27, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. One of the things that commonly happens when people become parents is this introspection about how they want to influence the life of their child. We can talk idealistically about the values we want to model and instill, yet we are all tested at one time or another, sometimes seeing […]
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