The Gift of Giving and Receiving

The Gift of Giving and Receiving

‘Tis the season, huh? I walked into the physical therapists’ office yesterday and Denise (a woman most likely in her early 70’s) was sitting at her desk – the place she works at her computer and welcomes clients when they come into the practice. She was...

Spay and Neuter Clinic in name of Dr H

­PRESS RELEASE Contact Dorell Phillips Sackett 760-815-0945   SNAP TO MEMORIALIZE LOCAL psychiatrist THROUGH A SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC SPONSORED IN HIS NAME Psychiatrist’s legacy of helping others continues.   San Diego, March 16, 2021 – SNAP announced today that it...
Reruns Are Boring – Change the Movie

Reruns Are Boring – Change the Movie

  We all have a mental movie projector that plays reruns. We get stuck in reruns. Boy, anybody can relate to that. Now, what I’ve learned up close with some of my challenging patients over the years, is that this “movie” metaphor is so powerful, and it’s so “real.”...
Are You For Giving?

Are You For Giving?

Enjoy this 5 minute audio clip of Dr. Howard talking about a new paradigm of forgiveness: one where the work is an inside job; where there is no dependence on another person to do something different (i.e., apologize or make other behavioral changes); and the result...
The Elephant in the Room – Death

The Elephant in the Room – Death

My appliance guy came over to the house the other day to do a minor repair. He says to me, “You look good; are you happy?” He and I have worked together for many years (through Property Management) and are on a friendly basis, talking about life and relationships –...

Grief Healing Clip

  TRANSCRIPT: Shift your attention from the stories associated with the loss to the emotions that are present. Put the judgments and stories in the judgmental parking lot and do an emotional inventory. Not as easy as it seems because some emotions are covert and...
Emotional Balance Leads to Healthier Eating

Emotional Balance Leads to Healthier Eating

On Tuesday, September 13, our Emotional Martial Arts™ (EMA) event focuses on the relationship of feelings and food. Emotional eating often leads to excess intake of sweets, salts and fats. These are the typical “comfort” foods we turn to when facing stress, conflicts,...

Houdini Loves Dr H

Enjoy this snippet of audio from a recent Sunday Soul Talk on the topic of taking things personally. The 3 Committee Members (3CM) make themselves known when Dr. H and Houdini (the most beautiful white German Shepherd in the world) share one-on-one time together...