Every one of us goes through times of distress in our lives, where we experience the highs and lows, anxiety, and prolonged stress. This stress can definitely have a negative impact on your health and cause other major problems. Stress that has been developing for a long time can cause your health to rapidly deteriorate […]

In the beginning of a relationship, both partners are leading separate lives and have much to share with each other.  Over time, couples often give up their independent activities.  They may let go of friends and interests, and start “living for” the other.  When people don’t have some time apart, a can relationship lose its […]

  December 8th, 2012 ~ Charlotte, NC The yoga teachers from the Rolf Gates 500 Hour Teacher Training are hosting a mindfulness and yoga  workshop on December 8th, 2012 in order to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping wounded warriors in all branches of the military. Participants […]

  In this 4-hour interactive workshop facilitated by Augusta & David Kantra, co-founders of CALM (Creating Awareness –Living Mindfully), you will learn: The natural reactions to change Techniques for moving out of reactivity & habit, to make decisions that are in line with our highest intentions How to create the “space” to make choices with […]

As a Clinical Psychologist, a major area of focus during the initial interview with a new patient is that of sleep…quality, quantity, & changes over time. Good sleep is a prerequisite for mental wellness, physical health, & harmonious relationships. Discovery and correction of sleep problems can be immensely helpful in helping someone feel better quickly.  […]

During the last several years, it’s become more and more difficult to read the daily news without running across a front page article with some alarming story about depression. Here are just a few of these headlines I’ve found: “Too Much TV Leads to Depression” “The Link Between Diet & Depression” “Can Allergies Lead To […]

Having trouble getting a thought or a song out of your head?  Losing sleep over a comment you made to a person at work?  Feeling like you just have to get the house clean so you can feel better?  Can’t stand it when your veggies on the dinner plate touch each other?  Have you ever […]

“They believed their good luck would never end.” They are turning 50 – “midlife” – and are shocked to discover that there are limits to life’s possibilities.  They are the Baby Boomers. The Baby Boomers represent the largest generation in U.S. history, accounting for almost 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964.  They have […]

Scientists have studied the effect of color on our mood, health and way of thinking for many years. Our preference of one color over another may have something to do with the way color makes us feel. Light is absorbed by the eye and converted into another form of energy, which enables us to see […]

“Curing The Clutter Epidemic: Why Americans Have So Much Stuff, And How We Can Learn To Hold On To What Really Matters” By: Kathleen Parrish Published in July/August 2010 edition of  “The Saturday Evening Post” We live in a world of things, of junk, of stuff.  This fact was brought home to me – literally […]