by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Nov 9, 2018 | Depression, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Therapy
I always feel better when I’ve had some time outside in the sun. The sensation of sun on my skin makes me feel more relaxed and rejuvenated. What about you? People by the millions travel every year to sunny beaches for vacations so they can soak up some sunshine. Even...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Aug 31, 2018 | Children, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
The final weeks of summer are upon us. The sun is out, final vacations are being savored. We have the time and space to interact with the people around us. Weekend adventures and warm evenings prompt us to step outside to engage with the natural world. We noticeably...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Jun 22, 2018 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
It’s graduation season! A graduation ceremony is also known as commencement wherein the completion of something arduous and challenging is recognized while celebrating the beginning of a new journey. I attended a graduation ceremony this weekend and had some nostalgia...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Apr 20, 2018 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
Renewal, rebirth, and regrowth: these are words commonly associated with Spring. All begin with the prefix “re,” which means “again,” “is back,” or signals repetition. Spring, therefore, is a season of action, to redo or begin again. For me, Spring compels me to enjoy...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Feb 16, 2018 | Personal Improvement, Relationships
We recently welcomed a new canine into our family and are in the process of behavior training and housebreaking. By working with an experienced trainer, I learned that training is more about changing human behavior than it is about changing the animal’s behavior....
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