I just had an alarming interaction with two African-American young men. The interaction was alarming not because of anything they did but, rather, because of what I did. It was the kind of interaction that happened so quickly with so much unconscious processes that I’m scrambling to make sense of it. As I reflect, I’m realizing my nervous system’s stress… Read More
Top 10 Practices to Make Life Better
By Dr. Rachel Greenberg Life can be challenging. It can be hard to know how to make it better on ourselves. So many of us are busy with full plates and long lists of to-do’s, incessant notifications of the latest news updates, meeting alerts, appointment reminders, tasks to get done, people to visit with and reply to, things to remember,… Read More
Communicating with Mindfulness, Presence, and Intent
BY DR. RACHEL GREENBERG I feel comforted knowing that I had the fortitude and fortune to enter into a profession that will likely invariably offer me job security. That is to say as long as human beings exist, the role of a psychologist or psychotherapist will probably remain an important component of helping fellow human beings work through, understand, experience,… Read More
Life Hacks For Wellness And Inner Peace
BY DR. RACHEL GREENBERG 1. Sweet Slumber. Get good sleep, both quality and quantity. If this isn’t happening, it needs to be looked at and addressed. A committed sleep routine and sleep hygiene skills will help. The body and mind needs to know when it’s time to relax, unwind, and let go. Sleep is the time to let the fog… Read More
TIS THE SEASON FOR… PRESENTS OR PRESENCE?
BY DR. RACHEL GREENBERG The decorations, the excitement, the music, shopping, screams and tears on Santa’s lap, events and gatherings, holiday movies, lights and decorations, office parties and ugly sweaters, booze and food, presents and gift cards, prayer and ceremony, family feuds and white elephant gift exchange, seasonal smells of pine wood, pumpkin, maple, and apple crisps, chunky sweaters, boots,… Read More