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Nancy O’Connor PH.D. was born in Detroit, Michigan. She worked in the field of nursing for 15 years. In 1971 she earned her B.S in Sociology followed by her M.S and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology in adult development at the University of Oregon. Dr. O’Connor has served on the faculties of the University of Oregon and the University of Arizona. She has been a clinical psychologist for community mental health programs and in private practice 23 years until her retirement in 1998.The last 12 years of her practice she was the Director of the Grief and Loss Center in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. O’Connor has extensive experience as a seminar leader, workshop facilitator, teacher, trainer and lecturer. She has worked as a consultant to hospices, hospitals, schools, corporations, nursing homes, police departments and numerous private and public agencies both in the United States and abroad.She is the author of several articles and three books. Letting Go With Love: The Grieving Process is an international bestseller and has sold over 210,000 copies worldwide. How to Grow Up When You’re Grown Up: Achieving Balance in Adulthood is holistic approach to adult development and How To Talk To Your Doctor is a lighthearted approach at improving communications between patients and doctors, encouraging patients to be more empowered and participate in their own health care.

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Conflict of Interest Between Drug Company's and Doctors
This article looks at the blatent conflict of interest between physican and drug company sales representatives who lure doctors into prescribing their newest banner drug with little regard to the consequences for the well being of patients. Read
By: Nancy O'Connor, Ph.D. | 04/09/2007 | Medicine
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The Abysmal State of Mental Health in the United States
This article deals with the current state of delivery of mental health services and the failure of public policy to deal with these important issues in the United States today. Read
By: Nancy O'Connor, Ph.D. | 03/06/2007 | Health and Safety
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Growing Up Physically
Growing Up is a process and changes over the life span. From birth to death we use our bodies to function in the world. The better we take care of it the better we feel and the more we can do. It is important to respect and honor our bodies and in turn it will help us to live life to the fullest. http://lamariposapress.com Read
By: Nancy O'Connor, Ph.D. | 03/06/2007 | Wellness
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How to Talk to your Doctor
This article encourages patients to become more assertive in taking charge of your body, health and co-partnering with your doctor for medical care. Read
By: Nancy O'Connor, Ph.D. | 03/06/2007 | Medicine
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Relationships Dictate the Intensity of Grief
This article helps understanding the complications of healing from the death of someone you are living with in the same home. Read
By: Nancy O'Connor, Ph.D. | 03/06/2007 | Relationships