The problem with disguising nutrition and exercise under “health” or even “wellness” is that it is a very narrow and potentially damaging definition. When we define health as directly related to what we eat and our lifestyle, it sends the message that most chronic diseases are preventable…. that our health is in our own hands…
DetailsWhen you meet the right person, falling in love is easy. Almost all committed relationships have the experience of falling in love. This other worldly experience, technically called limerence, lasts 12 – 18 months. The challenge for committed couples isn’t falling in love but staying in love. This is where negativity comes in. Dr. John…
DetailsAs hearty New Englanders, we live with the mixed expectation that Spring will come. We are greeted with photos from other locales around the country where Spring is in bloom and people are experiencing the renewal that comes with Spring and rebirth. I find lessons in nature and the natural rhythm she delivers. Even in…
DetailsWe are capable of learning lessons from each of life’s moments. As a country, as a community, as a family, as individuals, we can step back and ask questions that help clarify, elucidate and allow for positive movement. I think we are collectively in a powerfully influential moment that gives us possibility of learning and…
DetailsWhat exactly is Diet Culture?I talk to my clients a lot about Diet Culture but what does this term really mean? The short answer is our system of deep cultural beliefs and norms that equate body weight, shape and size to health and moral virtue.The long answer and probably the most comprehensive definition I’ve seen…
DetailsNow that Ed was working from home, Denise asked him to help out with the kids for an hour a day. This would give her a break from her new-found job of homeschooling. She mentioned to Ed that their 6-year old wanted to use chalk that she recently purchased. Ed decided they would go out…
DetailsFocus on Gratitude Gratitude is a way of seeing that alters our gaze. When we live with gratitude as a core aspect and lens it enhances all the spheres of our lives. It springs from an acceptance of another’s thoughtfulness and gives us recognition of all the good things in life. It is important to…
DetailsTake a moment to think about infants. What did they do? They eat, poop and sleep. And what do they do when they want their needs met? They cry. Why? Because their bodies are telling them it needs something to survive. When babies are hungry, they cry. When they are full, they stop. When they…
DetailsJack and Eileen were arguing at home when Jack attacked Eileen, Eileen reacted, and Jack said, “Let’s end this.” When they processed this interaction in couples counseling, I gave them feedback about how both of them could have been more effective. When couples are discussing issues in my presence, I routinely give feedback about how…
Detailsby Barbara J Green PhD An interview by Tricia Rose Stone of Rose Colored Glasses. I recently sat down with Barbara Green, Ph.D., to discuss the importance of self-compassion for mothers. Dr. Green is a licensed psychologist specializing in integrating traditional therapy with a well-rounded wellness model for optimal health and wellbeing. She co-founded the Center…
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