Knock Out Stress Tip – Volunteerism(Make a Difference)

Knock-Out Stress Tip #3:  Make a Difference! Did you know that by helping others, you can improve your health and reduce stress?  Numerous studies have linked volunteering with improved mental and physical well-being, particularly among older adults.  Why?  Some studies believe it is the increased sense of purpose volunteering provides while others posit that itContinue reading “Knock Out Stress Tip – Volunteerism(Make a Difference)”

Knock-Out Stress Tip: Visit the Farmer’s Market

Have you ever seen a movie or television show where the main character, shaken by some stressful event in their life, turns to a carton of their favorite ice cream for comfort?  Usually the writers of the show manage to get a good laugh out of the audience from the scene but in reality, millionsContinue reading “Knock-Out Stress Tip: Visit the Farmer’s Market”

Social Skills and Confidence Summer Camps 2013 – UPDATE

Social Skills Camp for Boys 7 – 10 will be held July 22-26.  For more information or to register click here.  Registration is still open and the partial scholarship is available. Social Skills Camp for Boys 11-14 will be held July 29 – August 2.  For more information or to register click here.  Registration is still open.Continue reading “Social Skills and Confidence Summer Camps 2013 – UPDATE”

“Cool Down Basket”

I began to develop this idea 2 years ago after I received a basket full of Christmas goodies and had no foreseeable use for the basket.  So the “Cool Down Basket” was born!  As an Outpatient Therapist, I regularly meet with people who are anxious in my office and need something to take the edgeContinue reading ““Cool Down Basket””