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Fathers are needed to raise children. Their presence shapes a child for adulthood and sets the stage for adult relationships. Here’s why: Fathers who have good relationships with mothers spend more time with their children. They bring psychological and emotional health to their children in different ways than mothers. For example, fathers tend to push…

I was talking with one of my physician colleagues because a new article came out about COVID-19 transmission. Basically, it reinforced the fact that transmission is largely airborne. Masks are helpful in stopping the spread. Then I told her about my shopping experience. Most all the people in our relatively small town were out and…

You knew this question had to be asked. Let’s begin with the need for intimacy and closeness. After all, we are supposed to social distance at 6 feet or more. This virus spreads through contact with droplets from the nose, mouth, breath and saliva, even from people who do not have symptoms.  This means that asymptomatic…

I used to get up at 6:15 am, get ready for work, stop at the Starbucks drive though, pick up my coffee and head to work. I had a routine. It was comfortable and predictable. Now, that routine is gone. Routines are important because they provide structure and predictability. The disruption to routine is a…

These past weeks, many have witnessed community violence in their neighborhoods and cities. As a result, you may feel grief and even anger at these incidents. The reason for this is that grief involves loss. When violence is in a community you experience the loss of safety, the loss of trust in those who live…

Eating is a normal part of life, but when it becomes a focus or obsession, it can occupy your mind. When eating begins to control you, it’s time for a change. To stop emotional eating, use these 3 strategies: Identify the emotion associated with the urge to overeat. If you’ve learned to ignore your feelings, particularly…

There is so much to be anxious about when you allow you mind to wander into worried waters. However, the goal is not to let your mind take control of your thoughts. Anxious thoughts will come but you have the ability to take charge of them. When you rehearse a few key phrases to replace…

No one likes to feel out of control or vulnerable. In a moment, our lives can change through no action of our own. Things happen. And this year, a virus happened and so much changed. For some, this meant facing death. Prior to the virus, most of us have personal stories of loss and suffering.…

A military funeral is something you never forget. It is sacred and so meaningful. I have experienced it twice in my immediate family. First with my brother, then my dad. Both served their country with honor. Today, we honor the fallen. Memorial Day is a day to honor those who served and gave their lives for our…

“I’m never going to feel better!” “My life is ruined.” “How can I possibly go back to work?” These are the thoughts that run though the head of someone with chronic pain. But do our thoughts matter? Actually, yes they matter a lot! Catastrophic thinking is a strong predictor of pain intensity. It is a way…
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