How To Unwind In 6 minutes
By Debra LeClair Psy.D. Recent research has validated what certain cultures have known for thousands of years: Allowing yourself to rest both during the day and at night when looking to fall asleep has a Read more >
Our Favorite Summer Weight Loss Tips: Both from our resident and national experts
1) Drink a glass of water 5-10 minutes before a meal. Drinking water can take the edge off of both physical and psychological hunger. It does this while also helping you to be more aware Read more >
The Power of Then and The Power of Now
Relishing a period piece film, bringing back a retro-look or discussing who graced your walls growing up--David or Shaun Cassidy can be so appealing. What is it about the past that makes us long to Read more >
Alternatives To The New Year’s Resolution
Originally Posted on January 3, 2011 by Debra LeClair Psy.D. Setting goals and working towards them is very ingrained in our culture. However, if you find that the thought of setting a new years resolution Read more >
Mindful Eating Goes A Long Way
Originally Posted on May 25, 2010 by Debra LeClair Psy.D Peace of mind seems particularly elusive these last few weeks. This is especially true as we stay plugged into all that is going on outside Read more >
Spiritual Spring Cleaning
Originally Posted on March 29, 2010 by Debra LeClair Psy.D. This is one of those times of year where we especially long for change and welcome the absence of tension that comes with the departure Read more >
Healthier Living: Making Some Painless Changes
Originally Posted on January 17, 2010 by Debra LeClair Psy.D Healthy living is often achieved by making small manageable changes that can then more easily and naturally become part of your life style. Here are Read more >
Letting Go of Busy
for those of you that have truly committed to having more peace and quiet in your life, you may have found that it is a struggle to give up the "busy-ness".
Taking A Mindful Minute: Cloud Checks
As with all mindful exercises, there is no judgment about my inquiry. Even typically “annoying” sounds or smells, I notice without judgment.
Mindful Eating Goes A Long Way
Mindful eating helps us reconnect to the sensory experience of the food and how that food affects the body by keeping us in the here and now.