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The Easiest and Most Natural Stress Reduction Technique by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Diaphragmatic breathing. What on earth is that, right?? It’s a fancy term for deep breathing using your diaphragm. Why is it important? Let’s try an exercise to help figur ... Read on »

A Different Definition of Beauty by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health The last several posts that I have written all seem to be about health and wellness and yet “Beauty” is in the title of my blog. So where’s the beauty piece, you might ask. We ... Read on »

The First Step Towards Change by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Acceptance. Acceptance might seem like a funny concept if you’re desiring change. You perfectionists out there might be thinking, "If I just accept (insert your problem here), ... Read on »

The Mind/Body Connection and How it's Affecting Your Health by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Our philosopher friend, Rene Descartes, royally messed with Western Civilization when he proclaimed the concept of Dualism: that mind and body are entirely separate. Now, many ... Read on »

Welcome and Introductions by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health I am a Masters level psychotherapist working at a community mental health center in the loop. I earned my Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology a few years ago and I’m 6 mont ... Read on »

Debate THIS! by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health I have been struggling with the dilemma of how/if I should address politics on this blog. I think personal responsibility and being encouraged to use your voice both fall und ... Read on »

Are You A Good Listener? by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health I think most people try really hard to be good listeners, but whether or not they actually are...well the jury's still out on that one. :) Have no fear though; providing an ... Read on »

Imerman Angels and The Meredith Carroll Memorial by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Just in case you weren't ready to sign up for The 2nd Annual Meredith Carroll Memorial after reading my Cancer Story, here's a little about the amazing charity that the golf o ... Read on »

A Cancer Story by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health I have a long, complicated and ironic history with cancer. My first exposure to cancer was when I was 13 years old and my best friend’s mom died of cancer. It was the first wa ... Read on »

Quick Fix for Your Fall Skin Problems by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health For the most part, I love the Fall season. I love that it gets chilly enough to warrant wrapping myself up in a big, cozy sweater. I love pumpkin everything and hot apple cide ... Read on »

The Time to be Happy is NOW by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Today when I was taking a walk by the lake (for the first time in a loooong time), I realized that lately I've slipped into a habit that I am constantly encouraging my clients ... Read on »

The Perfect Gift for the Special Mom in Your Life by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health All of you know a very special Mom...maybe she's your own Mom, maybe she's your wife, maybe she's your sister. Either way, she deserves something great from you this Mother's ... Read on »

Time Management: 4 Things You Need To Know by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Everyone thinks they need more hours in a day to get everything done and sometimes this is true. Other times, we just need to use the time we have more effectively. Here's how ... Read on »

How "Sex and the City" May Be Affecting Your Health by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health I am the first person to say that I was a bit obsessed with Carrie Bradshaw and the gang on Sex and the City (SATC) and I certainly wasn't the only one. SATC became an over-ni ... Read on »

Why You Should Call a Girlfriend Right Now by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health While reflecting on my weekend, I'm reminded of how important my relationships with other women are to me and how much more beautiful they make my life. I had a Mary Kay Marti ... Read on »

The Pink Elephant in the Room: Why Would a Masters Level Therapist be Involved with Mary Kay? by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Women's Health Psychology and Skin Care/Cosmetics…sounds like an odd pairing doesn’t it? And yet that is exactly my reality. I have always known that I wanted to be in psychology. I loved ... Read on »

The Healing Power of Nature by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Right now I am sitting on a grassy spot under a tree near Lake Michigan. It is the first truly beautiful day of the season and everyone is out and enjoying it. There are mom ... Read on »

Mindfulness Meditation by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health So the word “meditation” tends to scare some people (“I can’t do that!!), but what I’m going to talk about here is not scary, I promise. J Mindfulness is another good ‘olDBT ... Read on »

How to Get a Better Night's Sleep by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Women's Health Do you have a hard time falling asleep at night? OR do you fall asleep quickly, but wake up several times throughout the night or long before your alarm clock is supposed to ... Read on »

The Easiest and Most Natural Stress Reduction Technique by Colleen .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted in: Blog Posts in Women's Health Diaphragmatic breathing. What on earth is that, right?? It’s a fancy term for deep breathing using your diaphragm. Why is it important? Let’s try an exercise to help figur ... Read on »

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