The Alarming High Cost and Frequency of Loneliness in the U.S. Most Americans are lonely. Health insurer Cigna’s 2018 U.S. Loneliness Index* found a lack of meaningful relationships and companionship among 325.7 million Americans. Nearly half of those in this national survey reported feeling lonely, left out and isolated from others either always or sometimes. Only about half, 53 […]
When “I’m Sorry” Feels like “Shut Up”
November 8, 2017 by
How to Apologize When You Really Mean It. A sincere apology goes a long way to correcting mistakes or oversights that damage our relationship with others – be they family, clients, customers or business associates. But apologies that are not sincere, tossed out or incomplete only makes matters worse. There are […]
Pets Are Good for Our Mental Health
October 1, 2017 by
Hi, it’s Snow here with good news. Dr. Sarah has been writing an RX for several depressed clients to have a dog. Even she was surprised by the dramatic results. […..]
Clinical Hypnosis Treatment Has Proven Success for IBS
February 7, 2017 by
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract often listed among the top ten presenting problems in primary care settings. Estimates are that 10-15% of adults in the United States suffer from IBS. A similar prevalence is seen in many other countries. Those suffering from IBS usually experience recurrent abdominal […]
Hypnosis in Clinical Psychotherapy
February 7, 2017 by
BACKGROUND FOR THE USE OF CLINCAL HYPNOSIS The use of hypnotic techniques by the helping professions has increased steadily in recent years, because hypnosis is gaining widespread acceptance as a safe, reliable, effective and comfortable alternative or adjunct to other, more traditional methods. Hypnosis is also proving invaluable as an aid in speeding recovery from […]
