My Office

My office is easily found on 12th South in Orem, west of University Mall. We are on the north side of the street next to a Curves Gym. Access to the parking lot is from the driveway on the west side of the building; Suite 101 is the first office on your left as you enter from the parking lot.
Once inside, you will find a small waiting room with magazines and a radio. If it is your first visit, your initial paperwork (which takes about 5 minutes to complete) will be there for you.The consulting office itself is a comfortable, pleasant place.Welcome!

The Importance of Having Fun

I am on vacation and out of the office until 12 August with my husband, who is a writer and English teacher. He is attending the Thomas Hardy Conference in Dorchester, Dorset, England, and I came along. Dorchester is a lovely little town with a 2000 year history, founded as “Durnovaria” by the invading Roman legions.

I find vacations, breaks, and holidays vital to my mental health. Anticipating a holiday gives us the extra stamina we need to stick with our daily schedule--in fact, the anticipation can be as enjoyable as the actual holiday. And vacations don’t need to be huge, complicated affairs (like a trip to England). Planning little breaks on a daily and weekly basis refreshes mind and body.

Here are some photos of our trip so far: the Saturday market in Dorchester,

Moreton village (where T.E. Lawrence is buried), a little island in the River Frome, and the English seaside at Weymouth.

Welcome to my Blog

This blog will be a fun way to share insights and updates on all things psychological--from newspaper articles on the latest research, to relaxation and stress management tips, to events in the community. The blog will have the very latest updates. You are invited to contribute in comments. Thanks for dropping by!