Dr. Dickinson is a guest blogger over at Plywood People. Here is a taste – I was working a conference this spring, and one of my roles was to make sure that 9,000 college students walked out of the venue, picked up a boxed lunch, and had a place to … Read More
Training Zone! Part 2
Welcome to part 2! How did everyone do with setting goals and developing a training log? Starting a new regime and training plan can be encouraging. This week, I want to share some ways you can keep yourself going. 1. Implement the Buddy System. Find a compatible training partner or … Read More
Fun ways to connect with your kids
Swimming pools, vacations, grilling out, and no school, you guessed it, summer is here. That means the kids are out of school and are looking for something fun to occupy their time. Before children reach their teen years parents are definitely the most influential people in their life. So that … Read More
The challenging two letter word….
The word no is often a staple in most toddler’s vocabulary, while many adults have a very difficult time uttering this one syllable word. Why is it that for most of us the first word we learn to speak becomes the most difficult to articulate when we are adults? For … Read More
Training Zone! Part 1
Summer time is a popular time for people to begin training regimes. Maybe you’re training for a 5K, triathlon, or you’re like me and beginning the process of preparing for a half-marathon. Whatever the activity is, it is important to be knowledgeable about the training process as well as knowing … Read More
Can YouTube Relieve Stress and Anxiety By Making You Laugh?
One of my favorite things to do when hanging out with friends is to watch random YouTube videos. Finding something completely ridiculous and having a deep belly laugh at what comes across the screen. Laughter is important in everyone’s life. According to this article, “Humor and laughter strengthen your immune … Read More
Navigating Holiday & Social Eating
Holidays do not discriminate – we are usually faced with gatherings of family and friends that revolve around food in order to celebrate together. With Memorial Day around the corner, you may be experiencing the same anxieties and struggles with social eating. I want to offer you a few tips … Read More
Memorial Day, A Weekend to Prepare For: Helpful Ideas for the Weekend
Memorial Day, much like any family holiday, can be stressful for the entire family. So, here are some helpful tips for preparing for your family adventure: Pick your battles- Every family has the weird uncle or the grandma from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, so embrace the time that you have … Read More
Controversy in Eating Disorders: Can One FULLY recover?
As a counselor who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, I found this article a little disheartening. When I read the initial sentence, it took everything inside me not to yell at my computer screen “yes you can!” This article mentions the struggle of an emergency room physician’s eating … Read More
The Great Atlanta, iPhone Social Experiment!
Sometimes finding the first words to say when you see someone you might connect with is difficult. Perhaps a friend has to remind you to smile, uncross your arms, or even loosen your neck-tie a little or nudge you to utter the word “hello”; these things come naturally to some, … Read More