Squeezed In Between: The Sandwich Generation

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The Sandwich Generation is a phrase coined by Carol Abaya but has gained such common use that it is listed in the dictionary.  It generally refers to those members of society who are raising children and caring for an elderly parent.  For statisticians it often means women between the ages of 45 and 56, although increasingly more men are participating in the process. This is not a new phenomenon; adult children have long cared for aging parents while raising children.  In my own experience, my father’s mother lived with my aunt and her family after her second husband passed away. She was in … [Read more...]

Healing Quilts: A Creative Means to Healing and Empowerment

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The experience of trauma, serious illness and bereavement leaves us speechless.  Words often fail to fully express the depth of loss and despair that result from these experiences.  Our souls ache in a way that can lead to depression and a sense that all is hopeless.  At times like this we turn to friends, family and faith for support and understanding.  When these connections are not enough we turn to professionals; individual therapists for traditional talk therapy and group counseling for information, education and support.  Creative expression has been found to facilitate healing … [Read more...]

ADHD Part 2

Listen in to Blog Talk Radio interview with Jill Emmerich, Behavior Specialist, regarding the topic of ADHD.  Jill is Monarch Therapy, LLC's behavior specialist turned laughter yoga teacher offering laughter yoga for all ages, including corporate de-stress workshops in Naples, Florida and surrounding areas. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/doctorsoftheusa/2012/02/24/adhd-discussion-with-behavior-consultant-jill-emmerich … [Read more...]

ADHD Part 1

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Listen in to Blog Talk Radio interview with Jill Emmerich, Behavior Specialist, regarding the topic of ADHD.  Jill is Monarch Therapy, LLC's behavior specialist turned Certified Laughter Yoga facilitator offering laughter yoga for all ages, including corporate de-stress workshops, in Naples, Florida and surrounding areas. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/doctorsoftheusa/2012/02/17/all-about-adhd--interview-with-jill-emmerich … [Read more...]