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Self-Care and the End of the Year: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

By now, all of us have heard the term “self-care.” We may have even said it under our breath to ourselves while trying to schedule in time to go to the gym or while stocking up on bath bombs. But during the last couple weeks before the New Year, exercise and bath bombs might not be cutting it. We might be experiencing anxiety about another…
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The Thanksgiving Holiday: Savoring, Rather Than Surviving, The Holiday—However You Can

Even though Los Angeles is as sunny as ever, the winter holidays are, in fact, upon us. This time of year, my social media feeds and inboxes are littered with articles on how to get through the holidays. “How to Survive the Holidays.” “Tips and Tricks to Beat Holiday Stress.” “How to Talk Politics (Or Not) At Thanksgiving Dinner.” These articles are not unwelcome, and…
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Emotional Whiplash: Self-Care in the Age of Trump

In the last two years, I’ve experienced what feels like recurring whiplash from the state of affairs in our country. The news continues to keep me reeling; and just when I think I’ve caught my breath, I’m hit with something else. I know that I’m not alone in this: a number of friends, colleagues, and clients have reported feeling similarly. Most recently, my emotional whiplash…
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