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: While seeing your partner down in the dumps may inspire you to do all that you can to raise their spirits, resist the urge to bake their favorite cake or grab a few bottles of their go-to liquor. According to Los Angeles therapist Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help alleviate symptoms. “Taking care of…
Excerpt: “Whether you find yourself in unnecessary tiffs with colleagues or always feel the need to apologize to friends or to your partner, improving your communication skills to be more direct and effective will benefit your overall social interactions for years to come. To begin, Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., suggests starting with a minor modification to the…
Excerpt: “There’s a more effective way to air grievances than to file an angry complaint. Sandwich your negative comment between two positives. If you want to complain about how he’s always late, for example, try something like “You know, I love that you’re so laid-back and easygoing, but it really bothers me when you show…
