Post-Retirement Life Crisis
Have you ever experienced a post-retirement life crisis? I think I am in the midst of one as I write. I never experienced a major teenage rebellion, nor a mid-life crisis. So, when this current crisis of…
- Anxiety, Bibliotherapy, Breath Work, Chronic Pain, Cold Weather, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Just Breathe
Introduction Breathing is essential to our lives. We all know this, but the majority of the time we pay little or no attention to it. Breathing is remarkable because it is the only bodily function that is…
Book Review: Courageous Faith
I recently had the privilege of reviewing the newly published book, Courageous Faith, by Debbye Turner Bell. After writing a short blurb for Bookish First, I was informed that I had “won” a copy of the book,…
- Bibliotherapy, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Perception of Pain, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches
Introduction Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches is part 3 in the series: When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. In this article we will explore various mental health and complementary treatment approaches for pain, for…
How Do We Sense Pain?
In my 38 years as a Clinical Social Worker in the mental health profession I worked with many people who experienced physical pain. Some had acute pain and others chronic pain. Pain as a result of accidents…
Manage Stress with GAS TANK Guidelines
GAS TANK Guidelines? It seems to be a rather odd phrase, perhaps even a bit quirky. Gas tanks could not be related to thoughts of mind, body, and soul. Or could they? What could we possibly learn…
Book Review: Love People, Use Things by The Minimalists
I was pleased when, 1) I won an Advanced Reading Copy of Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works and 2) I was asked by BOOKish FIRST to write a review of the book. (The…