Daniel A. Bochner, Ph.D.

Sometimes we need only go in for an oil change. Yet other times we need a tune-up, or a few small repairs, maybe a new timing belt or, much deeper, perhaps a new transmission or an engine overhaul. The articles in this section range through various ways of taking care of yourself on a daily basis, when things get rough, or even when you need to address issues long past. Perhaps one of the easiest, yet most valuable, tools a person can learn to use is found in Breathe!, an article that describes a method for staying relaxed throughout life. In Be Your Own Best Friend an odd, but obvious, notion is offered: if you're not feeling good, why not treat yourself like you would treat someone you really love? The ultimate question is asked in Stress Management for Tough Times: how bad would things really be if you're worst fears came true? For all you do-it-yourself types, The Writing Cure gives you an opportunity to be your own therapist and highlights a method for curing insomnia as well as a method for healing the open wounds from a troubling past. Assertiveness: The 30% Solution serves as a segue to the interpersonal articles to come, with a formula for taking care of oneself when with others.