by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized |
I just heard about a study of the effects of music on surgery patients. Patients who listened to music of their choice either before, during or after surgery reported feeling less pain and needed less pain medication. Listening to music can stimulate the release of...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized |
When we struggle with the ever changing demands of life, we all need a “safe place” to retreat to- either physically or in our mind’s eye. This refuge can be seen as an escape, although it does not have to be viewed as avoiding what we need to do or achieve. It can be...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized |
This is a well known quote by Rabbi Hillel (110BCE- 10AD) a famous Jewish figure and religious leader. These words challenge us when we must decide what is the “right” thing to do or say. Do you ask for what you want? Should you do that or not? If you do, will you be...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized |
When life gets tough, how do you keep your spirit alive? Joan Borysenko, PhD in her book Fire in the Soul- A New Psychology of Spiritual Optimism speaks of loss and the difficult questions that arise when we face our fears and suffering. Her chapter on spirit...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized |
I am so excited to tell you about this Podcast that was just released from Talaya who is a Cancer survivor Cancer Doula, and advocate of the integrative approach to Healing. Hope you will find it helpful. Take a listen...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Feb 21, 2023 | change, Mindfulness, stress management, Uncategorized |
Self esteem is often about comparing ourself to others to decide if we are succeeding or failing. Yes, it is helpful to have a more positive view of ourselves, but our opinion of ourselves is often a “fair weather friend ” We all know how slippery a...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized |
We are all trying to figure out what we are feeling and how to let others know what we need. Erin Olivio,Ph.D. author of Wise Mind Living–Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Life , lists eight different families of emotions. These are: LOVE, HAPPINESS, FEAR, ANGER,...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized |
We all struggle with the ever changing demands of life and need a “safe place” to retreat to- either physically or in our mind. This refuge can be seen as an escape, although it does not have to be viewed as avoiding what we need to do or achieve. It can be more like...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Nov 7, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Now that we are into November, the holiday season is on our minds. Often for many of us, this time of year is filled with expectations that we place on ourselves and our beliefs that we must meet the needs of everyone else. The source of much of this stress is that we...
by Louise Lubin, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Some of you may know that I have retired from my private practice after 40 years. I am working with the Sentara Brock Center where I hope to put my energy and give back to the many individuals who have shared their cancer journey with me. The Center is focused on...
