Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Family

COPE - Emphasis on the importance of 'Self-Care'. We discuss the importance of adequate sleep. According to Dr. Robert Lustig, sleep deprivation increases cortisol levels and causes depression". Exercise is also important for self-care of the body as it helps to alleviate stress. "Mindfulness plus exercise is better than SSRIs for alleviating depression"(Dr. Lustig).

COOK – Emphasis on the importance of Cooking whole food for you and your family. According to Dr. Robert Lustig, "33% of Americans don't know how to cook, making them lifetime hostages to the food industry", which can impact how you feel. 

CONNECT-Emphasis on the importance of connectivity. We've gotten away from face-to-face connection and more on cell phones, internet, etc. as a means of communicating. Face-to-face connection is a powerful human necessity that is important in our everyday life. According to Dr. Lustig, "your brain has a set of "mirror" neurons, and when you interact with someone in person, you adopt (or mirror) the emotions of that person. This generates the phenomenon we call empathy, which is necessary for producing serotonin".  

CONTRIBUTE-Emphasis on the importance of Contribution. It is important to "contribute to something outside of yourself". Fulfillment comes from Self-Worth, Altruism, Volunteerism and Philanthropy"(Dr. Lustig).