by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 4, 2018 | Grief, Holidays
In our society, we are often expected to “get over” our grief and “move on.” Sadly, grief does not work this way as it is not an event but a process as unique as each individual griever. When you lose a loved one, coping with loss is something you do every day for the...
by Other | Dec 22, 2017 | Family, Holidays, Stress
Written by Paul Paris, Ph.D. The winter holidays are supposed to be a time of joy. For some of us, that expectation may not match our experience. Typically in our society, for those of us who celebrate the holiday season, the winter holidays are spent with friends and...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Dec 15, 2017 | Depression, Holidays, Personal Improvement, Stress
You may hear the phrase “it’s better to give than to receive” more often around the holidays, that time of year associated with giving and receiving gifts. In our consumerist culture, we can lose sight of what we already have to focus exclusively on our needs and...
by Other | Dec 8, 2017 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Holidays, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “The Good Life is a Process…Not a State of Being.” –Carl Rogers Are the demands of seasonal social gatherings and family getting you down? Are financial pressures or employment piquing your positive perspective? Does it feel...
by Other | Dec 23, 2016 | Holidays, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Marisa Padilla, Intern As the holiday season approaches, we are constantly surrounded by the message that we should be buying gifts to make others happy. Some of us may get carried away with this material aspect and lose site of the act of generosity....
by Other | Dec 2, 2016 | Holidays, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Winter has finally made its way to San Diego! Along with the cooler weather and shorter nights, many Americans are finding themselves in the middle of the holiday season. Whether or not this time of year holds significance for...
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