The Gift of Pets: Forever Young and Needing Us
August 29, 2013
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I recently stopped at a country store and as is typical for me, asked a woman who was standing outside with a dog, the name
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Understanding Anger in the Aftermath of Trauma and Disaster
January 22, 2013
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“Is Anyone Else Angry?” Trauma theorists tell us that while traumatic events are in themselves physically and emotionally assaultive, it is often the emotions suffered
Reducing Disaster’s Impact: A Simple Guide to Psychological First Aid
November 8, 2012
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Nationally and internationally, the most endorsed response in the early aftermath of a disaster is Psychological First Aide. Used by those responding to disasters, it
Grandpets: An Unexpected Love Affair
June 13, 2012
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Few would argue that this is a country involved with pets. With 93.6 million cats, 77.5 million dogs, and a wide variety of other pets,
Can People Really Be Happy? Maybe
May 24, 2012
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On May 8th, 2012, award-winning author and illustrator of the children’s book, Where The Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak, died. He was 83. In a postscript
Why Couples Clash Over Chores: Some Alternatives
August 16, 2011
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If you and your partner find yourselves battling over throwing out the garbage or doing the laundry, you are not alone and neither may actually
Exercise for Depression: Suggestions for Making It Possible
August 3, 2011
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Numerous studies have identified exercise as a key factor in reducing depression symptoms. A recent study heightens the argument by finding that as compared to
Is Your Pet The Emotional “Third” in Your Relationship?
July 5, 2011
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Katie and Rob, a couple in a second marriage for both, never planned to have a pet. They cautiously agreed to take Penny, a little
Pets in the Office: Unexpected Resources
April 14, 2011
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Who let the dogs in? Many people from members of Congress to advertising executives have welcomed dogs into the workplace and for good reason. Historically we
Why Do People Have More Than One Pet?
January 7, 2011
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Most pets are home to stay. Rarely do you hear of pets being replaced. Rather, once a person has a dog, cat or bird that