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		<title>The Lethality of Loneliness</title>
		<link>http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=625</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is an excellent article from www.newrepublic.com called &#8220;The Lethality of Loneliness:  We now know how it can ravage our body and brain.&#8221;  There is more and more evidence of our biologically-based need for connection and intimacy with others.  Here&#8217;s &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=625">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Your Story?</title>
		<link>http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=608</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cognition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each one of us has a unique story that reveals our internal complexity.  In this thought-provoking TED talk, novelist Chimamanda Adichie talks about the dangers of simplifying the story of a person or place, and the importance of valuing the &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=608">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Really Prepare for Loss?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Death and loss]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently lost my father.  He had been ill for quite a while, so I had time to &#8220;prepare&#8221; for his passing.  After his death, one of the questions I found myself contemplating is whether we can ever really prepare &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=590">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Five Losing Strategies in Relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his book, The New Rules of Marriage, prominent family therapist, Terrence Real lists common strategies many people use in relationships that actually reduce the odds of getting what you want from your partner.  Can you identify with any of these? 1.  Needing to &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=566">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What I&#8217;ve Learned about People</title>
		<link>http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=552</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 01:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Psychotherapy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[My work affords me the amazing privilege of hearing the most intimate details of people&#8217;s lives, obviously for the purpose of being of some help to them.  I&#8217;ve been officially licensed as a psychologist for 17 years, but have done one &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=552">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Listening to Shame</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 04:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Brene Brown&#8217;s first TED.com talk on the power of vulnerability was an instant hit.  I believe her success is directly related to her courage to speak authentically and her ability to shine a light on the most vulnerable aspects &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=545">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Living with Your Hands Off Your Ears</title>
		<link>http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=534</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 13:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning and growth only happen when we are willing to step out of our comfort zone, despite the fear and apprehension of doing so.  Immersing ourselves in the feared experience allows us to learn from it.  Here&#8217;s a great talk &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=534">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Humor Break</title>
		<link>http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=521</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laughter has been linked to many health benefits, such as pain relief, improved immunity, and decreased stress.  Be sure to regularly take a &#8220;humor break&#8221; to give yourself a lift.  Here are a couple of oldies, but goodies to get you &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=521">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Moments</title>
		<link>http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=506</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 15:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life can move so fast that it&#8217;s easy to miss the small moments that ultimately define a lifetime.  This video by William Hoffman serves as a reminder to be more mindful of these moments in our daily lives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNVPalNZD_I]]></description>
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		<title>Strength in Vulnerability</title>
		<link>http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=485</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 21:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it weak to seek help?  Do feelings of vulnerability, fear, or helplessness signal that you are not strong enough?  If you lose an ability because of illness, injury, or aging, does that mean you are now weaker? One of the things I frequently &#8230; <a href="http://poonamsharma.com/blog/?p=485">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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