EVI SHAW: Coping with the death of a pet
Recently there was quite a bit of discussion about introducing changes to a dog ordinance as to how many pets a person can have and other related issues. This brought back to my mind the grief so many...
View ArticleEVI SHAW: Here's the score: Happiness is more important than winning
It is getting warmer and people are starting to hit the golf course more often. Some are playing for the sheer enjoyment of the game or the camaraderie involved. Others play for financial gain and...
View ArticleEVI SHAW: Hypnosis, relaxation can ease some illness symptoms
When we think of women’s health, our thoughts are automatically directed towards images of nurses and physicians, especially ob/gyns. However, there are also psychological approaches to this topic.
View ArticleEVI SHAW: Don't let stress become distress
Based on my experience, most visits to the psychotherapists are also due to stress-related emotional factors such as anxiety, depression, irritability and poor self-image.
View ArticleEVI SHAW: Anger can be insidious or cleansing
When I was a little girl, I remember being told not to be angry. I have observed other little girls being told the same thing by their parents or significant people in their lives.
View ArticleEVI SHAW: Enjoying life is a step toward well-being
Attempting to cope with the difficult task of straightening out my office, I found an old note in one of my too-numerous books. It read: ”People in pursuit of fun, healthy pleasures during middle...
View ArticleEVI SHAW: Aging is not for the timid
Someone said that getting older takes lots of courage. Some people take aging in stride, and some are somewhat miserable or very miserable. It can be depressing not to be able to do things like you...
View ArticleEVI SHAW: The mysterious psychosis of self-injury requires a special...
Many years ago, I had mentioned to my mentor, now deceased, incidents of patients in a psychiatric hospital cutting and burning themselves. He said he had never encountered that in his 30-something...
View ArticleEVI SHAW: The value of resilience
This time of year there are several resources on how to cope with holiday stress. No matter what, stress is stress. It can evolve from health issues, financial troubles, relationship problems, changes...
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