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Greetings!
Thanks to so many of you for your enthusiastic
response to the newsletter. I appreciate the
feedback, your willingness to share the newsletter
with friends, colleagues and family (see Send A
Friend button below), and look forward
to addressing some of the individual concerns you
raised. I'll continue to share thoughts, Sanity Savers
and information about
articles, appearances, publications, interviews, and
seminars on a variety of topics.
Since you received the last newsletter, I'm OK,
You're My Parents increased sales so
thank you for helping to get the word out.
Since Wedding Sanity Savers co-authored
with
Annie Gilbar, will be available in a few months we are
busy putting on its finishing touches.
Wishing you health, peace and balance.
Dale
SANITY SAVERS
Giving LOVE on Valentine's Day New Meaning |
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Love at Valentine's Day does not have to only be
about romantic love. (Granted, it can be difficult to
watch advertisements for romantic dinners and
great jewelry.) This Valentine's Day, focus on
you, loving yourself, and sharing that self with
others. Whether or not you have the romantic love
you dream about at this moment, you can still
demonstrate the love you have received over the
years to others in your life today.
- Reflect on love you have had in your life
- Do something for yourself that you love to do
- Buy your favorite flowers and arrange them with
love
- Get a massage
- Send funny cards for all of the children in your life
(nieces, nephews, neighbor's kids)
- Create an e-message to special people who have
made a difference to you over the years
- Purchase several beanie babies to distribute at
the pediatrics ward in your local hospital
- Donate stuffed animals (now on sale after the
holidays) and bring them to a local shelter. Don't
forget to tie a red ribbon around their necks
- Plan a pot luck "red" Valentine's dinner for your
single friends
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- February 12th 7:00am - 9:00am
WEEKEND TODAY NBC
"Romance 911"
- February 17th 11:00am - 1:00pm
COURT TV: Trial Heat with James Curtis &
Lisa
Bloom
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Tips
What to Do when Someone is Ill |
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When someone is ill and cut off from their daily life, a
visit, call or note from someone reminds them they
are remembered, part of a community and are cared
for. However, dealing with friends or relatives who
are very sick (or fear they might be) can be a
challenge.
Here
are tips to keep in mind when someone is ill.
What To Do:
KNOW THE BOUNDARIES
TAKE CUES FROM THE PERSON
LISTEN SENSITIVELY
RESPECT THEIR WISHES
PRESERVE THEIR DIGNITY
OFFER SPECIFIC WAYS TO BE HELPFUL
HELP THEM FEEL "CONNECTED"
What NOT To Do:
IMPOSE YOURSELF OR YOUR IDEAS
TALK TOO MUCH
STAY TOO LONG
OFFER UNSOLICITED ADVICE
TELL THEM YOU KNOW EXACTLY HOW THEY FEEL
CHANGE THE SUBJECT
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I'm OK, You're My Parents
Now in Paperback |
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Now available in
paperback. Learn how to overcome guilt, let go of
anger, and create a relationship that works.
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From the Heart
A Great Read for Valentine's Day |
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A touching collection of letters by men and women
who write their private thoughts about their married
lives.
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DALE V. ATKINS Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist,
lecturer and media commentator who appears
regularly
on the Today show. She has more than twenty-
five
years of experience as a relationship expert,
focusing on families, couples, parenting, aging well
and stress management. Dr. Atkins is the author
and/or co-editor of several books including
Sisters; From the Heart: Men and
Women Write
Their Private Thoughts about their Private Lives;
Families and their Hearing-Impaired Children;
I'm
OK, You're My Parents and the soon to be
released
Wedding Sanity Savers.
Find out more....
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