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Innately Interwoven: Foundations of the Human-Animal Bond
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.”—Bern Williams I will always remember bringing my puppy home for the first time. She was two months old, soft, warm, cuddly…and [...]
Preparing For College: Part One
Before moving into full-time clinical work, I was a professor at Northern Illinois University in the Psychology Department. I really enjoyed teaching and mentoring, and at the same time, I realized how much I missed [...]
How NOT to Communicate With Your Partner
Almost every couple that reaches out to me for help will say that they need help with “communication.” They understand that even though they are talking together or expressing themselves (often loudly), they aren’t really [...]
Mindfulness In Practice: Part Three
Becoming more regularly aware of your current thoughts, feelings and physical sensations is another way to continue your mindfulness practice. While this intention seems relatively simple, it can be challenging to enact. Taking a [...]
Mindfulness in Practice: Part Two
Mindfulness in Practice Part Two In order to practice mindfulness, it can be easier to direct your focus on a specific task or target to present moment awareness. For instance, “single-tasking,” or focusing completely on [...]
Mindfulness in Practice: Part One
By: Lisa A. Conway, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Mindfulness is a buzzy topic right now, as research shows that it helps with everything from anxiety, depression and stress to smoking cessation, sleep and beyond. Mindfulness typically refers [...]