Removing fear from our lives… Do it! in 2023
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- Jan, 16, 2024
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Dr. Rick Petronella January 2024 Newsletter Removing fear from our lives… Do it! in 2023 The new year is an interesting time because, for a brief moment, we have a clean slate starting out. This makes way for hope. All the uncertainties we have about ourselves and others come to a brief halt, and we […]
Read MoreWhy is Christmas considered a special holiday?
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- Dec, 19, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella December 2023 Newsletter Why is Christmas considered a special holiday? It is when families and friends come together and give gifts to one another to celebrate their love for each other. There are not many better feelings in the world than when a loved one opens the gift you gave them and […]
Read MoreIs Thanksgiving and Happiness the same thing? Cultivating a Grateful Heart.
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- Nov, 17, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella November 2023 Newsletter Is Thanksgiving and Happiness the same thing? Cultivating a Grateful Heart. We often fall into the trap of focusing on our problems when we are in challengingsituations. When we place our focus on our difficulties, we can become full of sarcasmand pain. It isn’t easy to see anything good […]
Read MoreChoice -Do we Really have a Choice?
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- Oct, 24, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella October 2023 Newsletter Choice -Do we Really have a Choice? “You are always one choice away from changing your life”. Mary Blochowiak We often hear the phrase “you have a choice” daily. Whether choosing what to eat for breakfast or deciding on a career path, we are constantly faced with choices. […]
Read MorePerfectionism – All or Nothing Thinking, What is Behind This?
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- Sep, 20, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella September 2023 Newsletter Perfectionism – All or Nothing Thinking, What is Behind This? There appears to be something about perfectionism that makes people feel uneasy when they are facedwith the issue. Though sometimes glorified, perfectionism is not a positive virtue. At best, most peopleconsider it a mixed blessing that can lead to […]
Read MoreHow Do We Recover from Our Mistakes and Become Free from Shame?
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- Aug, 08, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella August 2023 Newsletter How Do We Recover from Our Mistakes and Become Free from Shame? Recovering from a mistake can be a challenging experience. It can be hard for some to admit when they have made a mistake. For others, it’s a revulsion towards themselves that haunts them for the rest of […]
Read MoreCaring Too Much About What Others Think: Why Is This So Hard?
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- Jul, 20, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella July 2023 Newsletter Caring Too Much About What Others Think: Why Is This So Hard? We all seek acceptance, validation, and the need to be affirmed by others. However, this constant concern about what others think of us can become a significant source of anxiety and hinder our ability to live life […]
Read MoreWhy Can’t You Apologize?
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- Jun, 12, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella As a therapist, I have seen many instances where people refuse to apologize, even when they are clearly in the wrong. It can be frustrating for those on the receiving end of the hurt, but it’s also interesting to explore the reasons behind this behavior. In this article, I will delve into […]
Read MoreAnother Look at Forgiveness
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- May, 17, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella We have just celebrated Easter in the Christian church. One of the most poignant statements recorded in history is Christ on the cross- beaten, falsely accused, bleeding on a cross, and at the point of his death, he stated:” Forgive them, Father, they know not what they are doing. -Luke 23:34” Forgiveness […]
Read MoreWhen A Little Jab Gets Our Attention… Easter
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- May, 17, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella Growing up in an Italian family with 6 kids, there was never a dull moment. My brothers and I went to an all-boys Catholic High School. Before you feel sorry for us, there were also three all-girls Catholic High Schools not too far off. Our family grew up Catholic. My grandparents are […]
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