Wellbeing

Parenting Tip: Balance

Posted October 15, 2015 Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.Leave a commentPosted in Parenting, Wellness

It can be a challenging balancing act to figure out and maintain our work and personal life balance. This is especially difficult when we are connected to our work 24/7 via email, social media, or other technologies, work overtime, complete projects at home, and race around town driving our kids to one activity to the next. Another way I like to think […]

The Best Gifts You Can Give Your Child

Posted November 27, 2014December 2, 2018 Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.Posted in Children, Parenting, Self Esteem, Wellbeing, Wellness

A quick Google search for “Christmas Gift for Child” and up pop websites advertising things such as Minecraft Lego sets that the distributor suggests can be combined with other sets to create a Minecraft world, Hot Wheel’s race tracks complete with 2 quick kick loops, Disney’s Frozen plastic dolls featuring a “multi-colored bodice,” black and […]

Grieving All Souls

Posted November 1, 2014 Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.Posted in Depression, Grief & Loss, Wellbeing, Wellness

Halloween kicks off Allhallowtide, a time dedicated to remembering the dead celebrated in many countries around. For example, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico while All Souls’ Day is observed by some Native American and Latin American societies with roots in Christianity. Both traditions honor deceased loved ones with rituals and public […]

Depression 101: Treatment & Tips To Ward Off Depression

Posted October 12, 2012 Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.Leave a commentPosted in Depression, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Wellness

Depression is a common mental health illness in the US and around the world. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that 1 in 10 adults in the US report experiencing depression. What is most troubling to me is that only about 51% of those people suffering from depression seek out treatment […]

Couples Gridlock – 8 Tips to Improve Communication

Posted August 20, 2012 Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.Leave a commentPosted in Communication, Conflict, Couples Therapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Wellbeing

Quite often problematic communication styles are the primary contributors to dysfunction in couples and families, leading to misunderstanding, resentment, and anger towards each other, not to mention gridlock. There are several common problematic communication styles that can be disastrous to any relationship. Here […]

Obesity in the US – Mental Health Implications & Recommendations

Posted August 20, 2012 Yoendry Torres, Psy.D.Leave a commentPosted in Mental Health, Obesity, Psychology, Wellbeing, Wellness

Obesity in the United States is a major public health concern affecting not only an individual’s physical health but also their mental health and the emotional health of their family. Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or […]

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