Depression is an illness and comes in many forms. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 16 million adults in the United States suffered from at least one major depressive episode in 2015. I believe this number to be low given the stigma attached to seeking … [Read more...]
Eating for Greater Pleasure, Better Metabolism and, if Desired, Weight Loss
by Dr. Sarah Anne Edwards, LCSW, PhD In this fast-paced world, too often we miss out on the value and pleasure of eating. We grab “fast food” and “gobble it down,” one big bite at a time, probably while doing something else. Talking, texting, driving watching TV, working, and on social media. As a … [Read more...]
Crystal Singing Bowls
The ancient civilizations of India, Africa, Europe, and the Orient have used sound and music as powerful healers for thousands of years. Our ancestors believed that the sacred vibrational sound could adjust any imbalance affecting our physical or emotional well-being. Based on this concept, … [Read more...]
The Soothing Comfort of Ritual and Routine
Folks who have survived a disabling, debilitating or life-threatening illness or injury often comment upon recovery how much they relish being able to once again carry out the routine chores of daily life that we in times of good health consider to be mundane and even boring. The very things we … [Read more...]
Coping with the Loss of a Pet
by Sarah Anne Edwards, LCSW, Ph.D. Are you surprised at a depth of your grief upon losing a treasured pet? Do others not understand why it is so painful to you? Losing a cherished pet can be an intensely difficult experience for many people. Pets are often seen as family members, and the bond … [Read more...]
For Those Who Don’t Understand the Loss of a Beloved Pet
from Dr. Sarah Edwards, Pet Bereavement Counseling* They tell you … Not to cry. He's just a pet, not a human. It will pass. Animals do not know that they must die. The important thing is not to make them suffer. You can get another one. You knew would happen. There are more unbearable … [Read more...]
