Text Box: In the world of science, people have often held to the belief that old ways always give way to newer and better ways of seeing the world. For example, the view that the earth was flat gave way to a deeper (and more accurate) understandings of the nature of the world and of the universe itself. But, in some ways weíve been much slower to understand the nature of our own bodies. For centuries, science had rejected the idea that mind and body strongly influence one another: They were seen as separate entities. In the last several decades, our understanding of the many pathways in which mind (non-material) and body (material) worlds intersect has grown. We are now in the stage of expanding our awareness of treatment approaches that utilize these mind-body intersections and are witnessing great therapeutic benefits. A recent issue of Newsweek magazine (09/27/04) was largely devoted to mind-body medicine. It highlighted the many conditions that are now being approached in new ways as Text Box: a result of the growing understanding of how much healing depends upon a working partnership between mind & body. At PPP we utilize an integrated mind-body approach to treatment to address issues such as Irritable bowel syndrome or other psychophysiologic disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chronic headache, and infertility. Call us with questions about our services. Text Box: Mind-body medicine: an ancient treatment philosophy comes of age Text Box: Fertility-Stress connections & disconnections Text Box: For couples struggling to conceive, little is more frustrating than to be told to ìjust relax.î Debbie Simmons, Ph.D. a marriage and family therapist specializing in infertility, cautions that unexplained infertility stresses almost every area of oneís life. ìPeople with Text Box: cancer arenít told to just relax or be grateful for what they have. Infertility challenges our beliefs about ourselves and our future.î Couples struggle with worries and uncertainty about whether they will ever have a Text Box: baby. As time goes by, uncertainty takes a toll on mind and body. There are challenges to self-esteem, marital conflicts, changes in the sexual relationship, and financial concerns, if infertility treatment is chosen. ìWhen the doctor canít find a reason for why Text Box: Digital Image from Carol Walsh, LCSW-C ìBirth of Lightî (www.ckwalsh.com) Text Box: Volume 1, Issue 1 Text Box: January 2005 Text Box: Check us out on the web at www.partnersinpsych.com Partners in Psychiatry & Psychology (PPP) and Partners in Healing Programs IBS group-based program Learning to Let Go Womenís health & wellness services Case consultation/supervision Adult ADD/ADHD evaluation services Integrative medicine services Neuropsychology Evaluation Services Text Box: Inside this issue:

The Partnersí Press

New treatment for

Irritable Bowel

Syndrome (IBS)

 

 

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Womenís health & healing services

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Hypnosis &

Biofeedback

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Clinical neuropsychology

Ý- what, when, why?

2&3

Infertility Services: Helping couples stay connected

 

1&3

 

Glenda Cedarleaf-Orr, MSW, LICSW

 

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Mark Rosenblum, M.A.

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