Jennifer Delaney M.A.

The Healing Benefits of Writing

by Jennifer Delaney M.A. January 30, 2012

Like jogging several times a week, writing is good for you. As with running, for some people, the thought of putting pen to paper is about as enjoyable as lacing up those sneakers. But, it can improve mental health and emotional well being, and as a result, our physical health. Acclaimed author Louise DeSalvo states, [...]

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When the Going Gets “Smelly and Sweaty”

by Jennifer Delaney M.A. November 16, 2011

Today, my yoga teacher shared a story with our class about a student who left another one of his classes early because it was “smelly and sweaty.” Really? It was a hot yoga class. What did she expect?  The instructor explained that the point of yoga is not just to exercise and be entertained, but [...]

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Breaking Point to Turning Point

by Jennifer Delaney M.A. September 20, 2011

I did not have an anger problem! I mean, how else was my ex-husband going to know how angry he was making me unless I slammed shower doors so hard that they shattered or threw Tupperware at the kitchen cabinets until the floor was littered with plastic? Tupperware, I justified, made it OK. Hey, I [...]

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Between Brat and Perfect

by Jennifer Delaney M.A. June 26, 2011

Predictably, we decide to do things differently from our parents, and yet our kids still have issues. How can that be fair? Shouldn’t there be some evolution, some ability to transcend all the mess? The problems just keep changing. It’s like walking into my home and every time there’s a new floor plan. The Great [...]

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