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How to cultivate inner peace in the era of COVID, insurrection
Now more than ever, it’s important that we develop and practice relaxation and mindfulness skills that calm our…
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How to transform past shame into something positive and healthy
Tips on coping with the shame that we carry around in our hearts and on our sleeves.
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A time for reflection and a time to look ahead
As January takes hold, many of us wonder about the year ahead.
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If we stay strong, we can beat this seemingly endless virus
COVID-19 has created a mental health crisis the likes of which Paul Schoenfeld has never seen. What can…
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Six tips for staying healthy in the New Year
Good health enables you to do the things you want to do and feel good while you’re doing…
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How to celebrate milestone birthdays — with no angst or regrets
To enter a new phase of your life with a positive outlook, put your yardstick away.
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Ways to handle drug and alcohol abuse during the holidays
Mary’s husband Bill likes to drink red wine at night — several or more glasses. At family gatherings,…
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Some ways to take care of yourself during the 2021 holidays
This is such a busy time of the year! Here are some ways of taking care of yourself…
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Focus on the positives when giving thanks this season
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.
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Dr. Paul’s tips on coping with physical change as we grow older
In many instances we cannot rid ourselves of infirmity. But we can learn to accept what we cannot…
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How to speak up confidently to your natural shyness
Here are four tips that can help bashful people improve their social comfort.
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Dr. Paul on forging an adult relationship with our adult children
We hope we’ll have a loving relationship with our children when they leave the nest. But there are…
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Why it’s important to respect each other’s COVID-19 choices
Stay up-to-date with state and local health department recommendations so that you can make informed decisions.
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Listen, don’t lecture: How to increase your parenting IQ
It will take time to integrate the skills from Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish’s books into your parenting…
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Marriage basics: How to resolve your relationship conflicts
The top five sources of conflict in relationships? Sex, money, children, in-laws and household chores.
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Dr. Paul on how to bring yourself back into the now
Thinking about the future or the past isn’t bad, but it’s important to be able to shift our…
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Dr. Paul on the five signs you’ve been a successful parent
If your adult kids are struggling right now — does that mean that you didn’t do a good…
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Dr. Paul’s thoughts on developing your own parenting philosophy
Read widely, but don’t overlook your own inner wisdom. As Dr. Spock said, you know more than you…
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How to cultivate a ‘big mind’ to deal with everyday stresses
Meditation, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, prayer and breathing practices can help you find inner peace.
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Six things to think about as the new school year is starting
Regardless of the growing excitement about going back to school, there also can be mounting anxiety.