Kids are under great pressure. In our daunting world, many children receive the message at a very young age that they’ve got to do everything perfectly in order to get ahead. They’re also looking at social media, comparing themselves to others, and often end up feeling not good enough, as a result. Self-compassion is needed … Continued
With the holiday season upon us, it may be a good time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol. Rebecca Williams, PhD, author of the new book, Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol, joins Nurse Rona to offer strategies for behavior changes that can lead to more ease and better health. She encourages us to slow … Continued
Pain is an unpleasant signal and complex experience when something hurts. It’s an important message to let us know something is wrong, and to help us to take action to prevent further harm. Chronic pain is hard to live with and treat. Join Nurse Rona and her guest, Dr. Rachel Zoffness, for insights about pain.
Most of us fall into criticizing ourselves from time to time. But, that tendency seems to have increase for a lot of people during the stresses of the last seven months. Parents may criticize themselves for not being everything to everyone, as they attempt to sooth their children’s anxiety, facilitate virtual school at home, and … Continued
We all have our “go-to” coping mechanisms. Some of these are healthy—mindfulness practices, journaling, and exercise, to name a few. But most of us also have coping mechanisms we wish we didn’t turn to so easily, from eating too many baked goods and binge-watching all 11 years of Cheers, to reading too much news even … Continued
One of the tools often used by psychotherapists is mindfulness meditation, a technique adapted from Buddhism. Research shows that mindfulness-based therapies are effective for treating depression, anxiety, and even physical pain. But, apart from this technique, Buddhism contains a detailed view of the mind that, in many ways, is different from the Western view. Host … Continued
Most of us have heard of mindfulness—the meditative practice drawn from Eastern spirituality that encourages us to focus on the present moment and calm our minds. It may seem obvious how being more mindful can help us manage our stress, anxiety, and even depression. But it might not be as obvious how a mindfulness practice … Continued
Join Nurse Rona to discuss strategies and attitudes such as mindfulness, gratitude, and self-care, to reduce stress, avoid illness, and enjoy life more. Her guests are Gina Biegel, LMFT and Rebecca Connell, LCSW.
Much of middle school and high school education is mind-numbing, with students being taught to the test, based on a rigid curriculum that elevates breadth over depth and memorization over critical inquiry. How might it be done differently? Educator Ira Rabois spent almost three decades teaching secondary students at an alternative public school. He discusses … Continued
This week we honor one of the greatest American philosophers, communicators and leaders of our country’s history. This Sunday evening, we invite you on a journey with us into practicing the assertive and active force of love, as taught and lived by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We welcome Kazu Haga, Coordinator and Trainer … Continued
