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Dr. Ellie Izzo
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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Statistics on Depression are Depressing
Sounds like it is time to discuss depression as an occurrence that might be described as heading in the direction of an epidemic. Continue reading
Reality TV Triggers Form of Second-Hand Shock
This study truly strengthens the perspective that those in the business of using their compassion and empathy to help others are affected; not only in their minds, but physiologically in their brains and in their bodies. Continue reading
Posted in Second-Hand Shock
Tagged anxiety, feelings, health, mental health, Post Traumatic Stress, secondary stress, stress, trauma, vicarious trauma, victims, worry
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Anger is Always About the One Who Feels It
Irresponsible expression of anger robs us of an emotional experience that can passionately drive forward healthy transformation and growth. Continue reading
Posted in Necessary Conversations
Tagged alternative dispute resolution, anger, anger management, anxiety, coach, collaboration, communication, conflict, conflict resolution, dispute, divorce, family, family law, feelings, health, inspiration, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, mediation, mental health, parenting, peace, stress, victims, work
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Worry Wanes With Brainstorming
It is common knowledge that most of the things we worry about never happen. Why then does worry take up so much of many people’s time and energy? Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration
Tagged alternative dispute resolution, anger, anxiety, brainstorm, calm, conflict, family, fear, feelings, health, mental health, peace, Post Traumatic Stress, recovery, relief, stress, upset, worry
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Signs of Addiction Can Be Subtle Among Professional Helpers
An interesting article appeared online regarding the more subtle signs of addiction. The author, Ms. Melanie Haiken claims that knowing whether someone you love has a problem with drugs or alcohol is not always as obvious as you might think. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, baby-boomers, communication, conflict, death, dispute, divorce, family, family law, feelings, health, heroes, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, law, lawyer, mediation, mental health, peace, Post Traumatic Stress, recovery, sobriety, stress, trauma, victims, work
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9/11 Second-Hand Shock Still an Issue a Decade Later.
Can you imagine that helping professionals are still suffering trauma responses a decade after the 9/11 tragedy? That certainly speaks to how insidious the effects of vicarious trauma can be! Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged anxiety, communication, conflict, death, health, heroes, inspiration, mental health, peace, Post Traumatic Stress, recovery, rescue, stress, terrorism, trauma, victims, violence, work, worry
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Expressing Emotions Increasing in Popularity
I have long proclaimed that if you don’t have your feelings, they will have you. Sure enough, research demonstrates that suppressing emotions can have serious health consequences, both physically and psychologically. Continue reading
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Tagged baby-boomers, children, coach, communication, divorce, family, feelings, health, mental health, parenting, stress, trauma, victims
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