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Important information –I’m retiring very early in October ’23, so I’m not taking new clients, and I’m finishing up with all clients and groups in the next week, by Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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Peggy’s latest book

PEGGY’S NEW BOOK – MY LIFE ON EARTH AND ELSEWHERE “What makes this novel so compelling, and so charming, is that it focuses on that point where the natural encounters the supernatural.”– New York Review of Books https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/entertainment/books/2023/04/08/peggy-payne-novel-is-my-life-on-earth-and-elsewhere/70063227007/

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My Writer Wife’s New Novel

MY LIFE ON EARTH AND ELSEWHERE is the story of a teenage girl, Darcy, who has an out-of-body experience and falls in love with a spirit. She and Risto must then try to navigate their relationship and their lives together … Continue reading

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Relaxed, Comfortable Breathing

The simplest & easiest ways usually appeal to me, ‘cz they’re short, direct and powerful – all anyone generally needs. Practiced a few minutes daily [3-5 minutes several times a day and one longer daily period, 10/15/20 minutes], is really life changing. … Continue reading

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FYI about executive function declines for some women during menopause

An FYI about declines in executive function during menopause and after [i.e. problems with working memory, organization, focus and attention] based on three research studies in ADDitude magazine about ADHD meds helping with that, both stimulants and non-stimulants. The number … Continue reading

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Deep Grief: My Reply to Another Therapist’s Query

 I hope you and yours are working through and managing the world wide plague and the domestic complications of Trump’s Virus well enough. All things considered we’re getting along well, partly ‘cz we’re sheltering in place with our favorite other … Continue reading

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The Science of Wellbeing

This course is free online from Yale University, and gets very strong reviews as impactful and useful. It’s even more relevant with the long Covid 19 restrictions on our usual schedule, activities and socializing. Definitely worth checking out https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being . … Continue reading

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Apology – Sincere and Complete

I’ve edited and re-published this post today. Gary Chapman has a  somewhat similar sounding book [I’ve not read it], to my model for a complete apology, based on how one would want to be apologized-to. It’s important to find the … Continue reading

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Concerned With Death?

I can offer some suggestions, tho indirect and roundabout. The fact of death ends us, but the idea/concept of death saves us. Death is deeply addressed in:  Irv Yalom’s Existential Psychotherapy, and if you’re an ambitious researcher, Rollo May’s Existential … Continue reading

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OA pain – Whatever works for you

Tho not yet supported by strong science [very careful analysis of descriptive statistics, & no known biological path for efficacy], some data is promising. And statistical/scientific significance is different from clinical/personal significance. I have no personal experience with collagen, and … Continue reading

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