Newsletter

OUR CHALLENGES
In today's society we are expected to make instant decisions without sufficient information or reaction time that impact our continually changing and dynamic lives. The newsletter format is a vehicle to communicate with people who otherwise may not seek help with the problems of daily living that we all face.

As married/single adults, we struggle with relationships, intimacy, communication and families. Stress from our careers, parenting, recent loss or divorce impacts all aspects of our lives, further compromising the already overwhelming task of daily living. Acting out behaviors, including sexual indiscretion, drug or alcohol abuse and gambling, are forms of self-medication that are maladaptive and only further compromise our functioning.

We recognize problems affecting our children, ourselves and we attempt to wait them out. As a result, we often become overwhelmed by the problems and are unable to effectively respond or are unwilling to seek outside professional help or support. If the situation settles, all the better, however, these situations often re-emerge, further stressing family life.

SOLUTIONS?
Few of us are willing to commit to counseling because of the impact it has on our busy schedules. Surfing the internet for information is an option; listening to the radio and television shows, hoping our issue is discussed is another. Self-disclosing to parents or friends is sometimes helpful, but may also leave us open for criticism and is an invasion of personal lives. We have little time to add a trip to the library, let alone read, so what are our options?

NEW POSSIBILITIES
Conversations With Dr. Bob is a compilation of over 30 years of professional experience in the area of mental health, consultation, program development and personal experience. This newsletter, based on his conversational style, will address areas of interest in an organized easy-to-read format. It may also motivate us to pursue individually-tailored professional services that would lessen the stress in our lives.

The newsletter will address several topics as a psychoeducational vehicle and is not intended as a replacement for therapy. The articles are food for thought, intended to promote further discovery and help us with our daily struggles. Conversations With Dr. Bob also has a unique interactive feature. Subscribers may contact Dr. Bob via email or letter to suggest topics that they would like addressed.

Subscribe to Conversations With Dr. Bob by contacting our office.