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Category Archives: General Health

10 Tips for Dealing With Back To School Stress

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Sharon KocinaAugust 14, 2018

Change is Constant You have been in your summer routine for three months and it’s time for kids to go back to school. Part of you may be looking forward to having the kids out of the house, and part … Continue reading →

Posted in Brainspotting, Communication, General Health, Parenting

Insomnia Keeping You Awake? A Case Study

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Sharon KocinaAugust 6, 2019

Suffering from Insomnia? More and more Americans are suffering from insomnia. According to sleepeducation.com, some statistics about insomnia:• 30 to 35% have brief symptoms of insomnia.• 15 to 20% have a short-term insomnia disorder, which lasts less than three months.• … Continue reading →

Posted in Brainspotting, Depression, General Health, PTSD

Melatonin Helps More Than Sleep

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Sharon KocinaApril 13, 2016

I just read an article in the April, 2016 issue of Psychology Today about Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) being much more helpful to people than previously thought. When it comes to Melatonin and sleep, I knew that Melatonin regulated one’s circadian rhythm (internal … Continue reading →

Posted in General Health, Mental Health Nutrition

Having the Support of Community

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Sharon KocinaJanuary 6, 2016

When we think of factors that influence our physical and mental health, we often think of diet and exercise. The missing piece of this puzzle is social connectedness and community. Listed in “40 Developmental Assets” developed by the South Fraser Valley Regional … Continue reading →

Posted in General Health

Talking About End of Life Decisions

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Sharon KocinaJanuary 6, 2016

“Two things are certain in life. . . death and taxes.” Most everyone has heard this quote and either chuckled or groaned.  I attended a presentation recently about “The Conversation Project” whose goal it is to inspire people to talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, General Health
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