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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Loved Ones with Dementia: How to Connect
Today’s blog is a family affair – the post was written by Ellen Woodward Potts and the photo is of her husband, Dr. Daniel Potts, and his father, Lester Potts. Dr. Potts, a neurologist, has been inspired by his father’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease. Ellen’s family members have also struggled with dementia and she writes a blog that honors and supports caregivers. Here’s what Ellen has to say: ‘As dementia progresses, it becomes more and more difficult to connect with our loved ones. I often get questions about this from … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimers disease, artwork, bibliotherapy, Cognitive Dynamics, dance, dementia, Dr. Daniel Potts, Ellen Woodward Potts, music, Naomi Feil
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9/11 Ten Years Later
Ten years ago, this photo took my breath away. Just like the pictures of the collapsing towers and the fliers with the smiling faces of lost loved ones. What powerful images of despair, suffering and the staggering losses of 9/11. But there were also stories of rescue, heroism and survival. At dinner the other night, my 5 year old grandson was amazed by his brothers’ conversation about terrorists seizing control of planes and crashing them into the World Trade Center. Being so young, how could they understand the impact? But … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, collapsing towers, ground zero, national psyche, PTSD, resilience, ten years later, terrorists, World Trade Cent
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Learning to Flourish
Now that the kids are back in school and their homework is starting, we’ve got some news about a book you might like to read yourself. The field of Positive Psychology – with its emphasis on creating a meaningful, healthy life – is especially important to us here at NourishingRelationships. Recently a pillar in the field, as well as a friend and mentor, Dr. Marty Seligman, enlarged on his work with Authentic Happiness and established a revision of his theory in his new book, Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of … Continue reading
Dog Days of Summer
If you’re reading this post today, there’s a good chance you’ve decided not to travel this Labor Day weekend. Was it the desire to nest close to home with your family and enjoy the final dog days of summer or the extra expenses involved in a trip? This year, with the sluggish economy continuing, most families are especially attuned to the rise in prices. According to the AAA, gasoline is more expensive this year – as are plane fares and hotel rooms. And the poor jobs figures that came out … Continue reading