Life surely has its ups and downs. Whether you lose a friend, a promotion, a significant other, or you just fail at achieving a goal, the anguish of disappointment can be devastating. Whether the disappointment is in us or in someone else, the overall fe

Join me today on "Own Your Life" as I discuss trends in the nature and frequency of critical incidents in the workplace, how to incorporate psychological first aid principles in response to organizations, individuals, and workgroups, how to organize resp

Join me on this special episode of Own Your Life as we reflect and remember the Boston Marathon Bombing of 2013. Special guest callers will include runners from last year's race, Becca Pizzi and Ken Doucette. Rick Pizzi of Pizzi Farms in Waltham, Mass wi

In the past few weeks, an 18 year old attempted to sue her parents for college tuition because she did not want to follow their rules while another teen violated a non disclosure order costing her parents $80,000. Is it just me or are we raising a society

The Urban dictionary defines the term Bucket list as "A list of things to do before you die coming from the term "kicked the bucket". We all have "things" we would like to do before we leave this world. Join me on this episode of Own Your Life as I discus

Join me on this episode of Own Your Life as I discuss the pros and cons of engaging in psychotherapy. I will attempt to answer the question, "Do I really need to be in therapy or should I just talk to my friends and family?" We will explore the different

Join me on this episode of Own Your Life as I discuss the pros and cons of engaging in psychotherapy. I will attempt to answer the question, "Do I really need to be in therapy or should I just talk to my friends and family?" We will explore the different

Sigmund Freud once said, "Work and Love. That's all there is." We all know what work is, but do we truly understand Love? Join me on this episode of Own Your Life as I challenge your preconceptions and help you develop a working definition of love. We wil

Join me and my special guest Gretchen Lauer, Marketing Director of Woodside Farm Creamery and Director of the Trauma Survivors Foundation, as we discuss what makes a person truly happy. We will explore the nature of happiness and the reactions a person ha

Join me on tonight's episode of Own Your Life as I discuss the nature and treatment of Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders. We will discuss how anxiety, fear, and phobia play a very large role in our daily interactions. We will also discuss if anxiety is health