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Ask a Psychologist with Dr. Janet Savia: Loneliness

Friday, January 24, 2025 at Noon

Loneliness has been declared an epidemic by the US Surgeon General. But what exactly is “loneliness”?  This presentation will explore loneliness: definition, trends, as well as personal and community impacts.  The presentation will end with practical suggestions for addressing loneliness.

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Previous Recorded Lectures

Ask a Psychologist with Dr. Kristi Webb, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
"What Makes Change So Hard? (And How to Change Anyway)"

 

 

Even when we want to make a change in our life, it can be very hard. Why is that so? Given that we really want something to be different, what gets in the way of our taking the necessary steps? In this session of “Ask a Psychologist”, Dr. Kristi Webb will discuss the obstacles to making even those changes we most desire. She will then describe strategies to overcome those obstacles and get the changes we want.

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Ask a Psychologist with Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones
"Managing Climate Anxiety"

 

 

While COVID did not create climate anxiety, it certainly heightened concern about the environment for many people. This presentation will discuss some of the real mental health issues that have resulted from climate change, and some practical ways to both cope and make an impact on the environment.

 

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Ask a Psychologist with Dr. Annette Perot 
"Loving Someone With Hoarding Disorder"

Hoarding disorder not only affects those with this complex condition, but their loved ones as well.  Many people with hoarding disorder have difficulty recognizing or acknowledging their hoarding issues, or are reluctant to engage in treatment, leaving loved ones feeling frustrated and discouraged. Join me as I share information about hoarding disorder and its impacts on loved ones, tips for self-care, and strategies that can be effective in improving hoarding situations.

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Ask a Psychologist with Dr. Jennifer Franklin
"Regulate the Nervous System and Heal the Gut (Body)"

The talk offers a solid overview of how to work with, not against, your nervous system to promote healing of the gut and body. For patients with IBS, cyclic vomiting syndrome, chronic dyspepsia, chronic constipation, and other digestive or even non-digestive psychophysiologic disorders/chronic pain, Dr. Franklin offers an overview of how to work psychotherapeuticly to help your gut and body to heal

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Past Lectures

2024

November 7 - Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones: The Intersection of Finances and Mental Health

July 24 - Dr. Roy Hamilton: It's scary to talk to my medical provider about sex stuff

July 11 - Drs. Tonya Armstrong, Cindy Sortisio, & Sandra Wartski (Live at Dix Park): My Top Ten Tips on Mental Health (covered domains of coping, resilience, communication)

May 6 - Dr. Kristen Wynns: Laugh with a Psychologist: The Healing Power of Humor

March 29 - Dr. Jaimie Lunsford: Bipolar Disorder Demystified

January 12 - Dr. Kristi Webb: What Makes Change So Hard (And How to Do it Anyway)

2023

June 7 - Dr. Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones: Managing Climate Change Anxiety

April 18 - Dr. Annette Perot: Loving Someone with Hoarding Disorder

March 3 - Dr. Jennifer Franklin: Regulate the Nervous System and Heal the Gut (Body)

2022

August 30 – Dr. Sandra Wartski: Parental SOS

June 28 - Dr. April Harris-Britt: Coping with Microaggressions

April 26 - Dr. Jenna Armstrong: Parenting with Connection: Preventative Strategies to Promote Family Harmony

January 18 - Dr. Cat Forneris: How to Find a Therapist?

2021

November 9 - Dr. Brittany Bate: Holiday Stress

July 15 - Dr. Katie McLean: Re-entry Post COVID