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The Activities of the Happiest Women (video text)

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Positive Psychology

The Activites of the Happiest Women (text to video) Some of the activities of the happiest women include: The happiest women surround themselves with loving family and friends. In general they spend the least amount of time alone. They do not measure themselves by other people’s standards. The happiest women get immersed on a regular basis in flow [...]

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Jessica and Richard: Marriage and Infidelity

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Life Lessons
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Jessica never dreamed she would have to deal with infidelity in her marriage. She married her best friend Richard soon after she turned twenty-three and graduated college with a teaching degree. She dreamed about starting a family, fixing up their new house and becoming involved in the community with other young couples following this path.

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The Resilient Woman: Part 1

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Life Lessons
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How is it that one woman juggles her kids, job, home and relationships without succumbing to the pressure, while another woman with similar circumstances is ready to blow at any given moment? Resiliency is the difference – not just in the way we manage stress, but also in our ability to find balance and happiness [...]

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Choosing the Right Therapist

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Depression & Anxiety
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“How do I choose the right therapist for me and get the support I need?” When you or someone you know is hurting inside or needs additional support, there are people and resources that can help. The questions I would like to address here are: how do you find the best mental health assistance during [...]

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Altruism in Times Square

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Life Lessons
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Yesterday, a crisp, blue-skied day in NYC, my daughter and I strolled through the streets. When we reached Times Square, David Blaine, the famed magician, was mesmerizing thousands of bystanders to raise money for Haiti. There were also several college students holding signs “Free hugs here.” They would put their signs down as people came [...]

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Navigating Loss as a Community

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Life Lessons
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Last night I went to yet another shiva. In the Jewish tradition we practice the ritual of shiva when somebody dies. Family, neighbors and members of the community visit the person in mourning – in this case it was a close friend whose father died. We sit together, say prayers, share memories about the lost [...]

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The 7 Keys for a Happy Holiday Season

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Balance & Happiness
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The holiday season typically brings to mind images of families and loved ones gathered around a blazing fire, roasting chestnuts, exchanging gifts. Sharing mugs of spiced hot apple cider, playing games or simply having fun together. There is another reality to this idyllic scene. Depression and psychological dysfunction is at an all time high throughout [...]

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Create the Practice of Building Friendships

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Mind Sculpting

How to build friendships: Be pro-active. Be willing to take a risk and make a new friend. Make daily contact with one or two friends or potential friends. Building friendships takes time. Foster your friendships and put them high on your “to do” list. Pay attention to which friends leave you feeling uplifted and which [...]

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Welcome to Dr.RKG – What Women Need – Video

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger Life Lessons

Throughout our lives we are faced with challenges, transitions and losses. How can you find the strength and grace to let go of what is lost? It is about thriving…not just surviving.

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