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Autism looks to be the result of an interplay between genetic and environmental factors. (Health & Science, The Week, 2015, February 13, p. 17) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Neuroscientists and psychologists are experimenting with biological interventions that promise to to lead to the destabilization of fearful memories including those associated with anxiety disorders, PTSD, and phobias. (Lu, S. Erasing bad memories. Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(2), 42-45)  But because we can, should we? http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Wallace Stevens: It is necessary to any originality to have the courage to be an amateur. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A study of 124 adults found that checking e-mails 3 times a day resulted in less stress than more frequent checking. (In Brief. Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(1), 21) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Adlai Stevenson: A free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

McGill University’s research on 372 kids ages 4 to 8 found that they were more likely to fib if threatened with punishment for telling lies. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(2), 20) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Kabat-Zinn: Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention on purpose, in the present moment nonjudgmentally. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

The Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman by Elizabeth Buchan (2002) was a New York Times bestseller. I just read it out of curiosity to see what kind of revenge would be taken after the 52 year old heroine lost both her husband and job to her best friend. It turned out to be the best kind revenge of all- finding ways to live well. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Oscar Wilde: I’m not young enough to know everything. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

To reduce procrastination:1) Make a good case for doing it. 2) Break the task down into manageable  segments. 3) Accept the discomfort associated with the task because feelings do not have to dictate actions. (Ramsey, J. R. The anatomy of procrastination. Psychotherapy Networker, 2015, 39(1), 15-16) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com