Please watch this video: La Talk Radio – The Polished Woman cohost Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. (December 17, 2018).
Discussion dealing with grief and loss during the holiday season.
Excerpt… “…Los Angeles-based psychologist Yvonne Thomas says old-fashioned board games can be a better choice.” “By playing together, you can focus on the experience you are sharing rather than on outside stimuli, which can be distracting and disconnecting,” she continues. “In essence, couples playing games together is a more personal, direct way to connect and stay…
As a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles for over twenty-five years, I have worked with many clients who have experienced grief and loss. Often, the client’s loss is due to a loved one who has passed on. Other losses have been because a relationship or a situation has “died.” Examples of these types of losses…
Excerpt: …According to psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D.,“Confirm that anyone in their position would probably feel similarly and reassure them that there is nothing to feel guilty or bad about regarding disappointing their guests since none of this was their fault,” she shares. “Keep reminding the couple that you are there for them as a source…
