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Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. - ArticlesPhyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. & Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. are co-founders of http://www.HermentorCenter.com, a website dedicated to the issues of mid-life women and http://www.NourishingRelationships.Blogspot.com, a Blog for the Sandwich Generation. They are authors of a forthcoming book about Baby Boomer women and their family relationships and publish a free Newsletter, Stepping Stones, through the website. As psychotherapists, they have a combined 40 years of private practice experience. Lessons Sandwiched Boomers Can Learn From Senator Ted KennedySenator Ted Kennedy was the last of the Kennedy brothers whose power, challenges and triumphs dominated a generation of politics. He was eulogized as an inspiration to his family and to those in public service. His body of work toward progressive causes in the U.S. Senate was proof that he... Michael Jackson and the High Cost of FameComing from a family of entertainers with a demanding stage-dad, Michael Jackson had been in the limelight since he was a young boy. Super stardom was all he knew. Although talented, famous and adored, his was a lonely life - one full of contradictions. He tried to create his own... Recover From Financial Panic by Investing in YourselfThe financial crisis has affected many people and involved losses on many levels -jobs, income, money in the stock market, a certain comfort level, retirement funds, a sense of security, dreams for the future. And, inevitably, these feelings of loss are accompanied by a period of grieving. Ever since Dr.... How Rihanna Can be a Positive Role Model For TeenagersChildren today are caught in the crosshairs of modern media. Technology has become their babysitter - reality TV, nude photos on the Internet, bizarre videos on YouTube, seductive text messages. It's time for these young people to be exposed instead to role models who have the potential to inspire them... How to Manage Depression Short of Having OctupletsNadya Suleman is a 33 year old unemployed single mother who recently gave birth to octuplets, conceived through in vitro fertilization. She grew up as an only child and had always dreamed of having a large family. Reporters, pundits and bloggers have called her irresponsible and selfish, as she already... Captain Sullenberger: Heroes and Lessons LearnedBravery and humility - often at the heart of fairy tales - are qualities that can inspire all of us to be the best that we can be. And, with the doom and gloom of the economic crisis, we were primed and about ready for a miracle. People want to... The Obama Family and Family ValuesIn a recent letter to his girls, President Barack Obama wrote: "I want you to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach......" Now that's a strong message from a father to his daughters.
Some say that the Obamas are the kind... Celebrate the Holidays With the Gift of TimeThe meltdown in the economy and the crisis in confidence couldn't have come at a worse time. Have you been feeling stretched by the financial pressure? If you're facing tough buying decisions, the responsibilities of the holiday season may even be getting you down. These are challenging times. This year,... 7 Ways to Delay Gratification in a Troubled EconomyIn years of plenty, American society operated largely on the pleasure principal - embracing the notion that 'I want what I want when I want it.' Accustomed to instant gratification and a sense of entitlement, people were emotionally conditioned to have it all. The average American carries nine credit cards... Five Ways Sandwiched Boomers Can Think Positive in Tough TimesThese are unprecedented times. With the breakdown of traditional financial institutions, the wildly fluctuating stock market and the 700 million dollar government bailout, Americans are confused about how to respond. Some are in denial, not prepared to grasp the problems and potential consequences. Others are angry at what they see...
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