by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Dec 24, 2014 | Children, Family, Relationships, Stress
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...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Dec 20, 2014 | Personal Improvement
We know what happens when we don’t get our morning fix – withdrawals! It’s funny how a stop to my neighborhood café and one sip of my favorite drink can take away my headache and cheer me right up. Unfortunately, buying coffee everyday isn’t too kind to my wallet, nor...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 17, 2014 | Stress, Therapy
“Come with me to a yoga class!” said my friend Caroline to me sometime last year. “Why on earth would I want to go to a stretch class with strangers that I don’t know in a blazing hot room?” I thought to myself. “No thanks,” I quickly replied. Despite my reluctance...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2014 | Grief, Stress
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...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 13, 2014 | Personal Improvement
Have you ever heard people say that they are more of a ‘right brain’ or ‘left brain’ thinker? You’ve probably heard the term before, whether it is on the radio, in a TV show, or sometime long ago in your bio class. But, what does the expression really mean? Do we...
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