Why Avoiding Anxiety Is Contributing to Our Suffering

Why Avoiding Anxiety Is Contributing to Our Suffering

And What To Do Instead I work with patients who are in considerable pain. Deep and intense pain surfaces because of expected and unexpected challenging life circumstances. I connect with my empathy and deep compassion while I attune and support them through their...
A Plea to Keep My Husband Alive

A Plea to Keep My Husband Alive

As told to Dr. Michelle Maidenberg by Elissa Hart Peer: My husband Zvi (known as Vic) is on dialysis and needs a kidney donor to survive. I am not a doctor, so part of our journey has included learning about kidney disease and educating ourselves about organ...
Teaching Compassion and Advocacy to Children

Teaching Compassion and Advocacy to Children

Martin Luther King Jr. epitomized a person who tapped into his passion and purpose. He proactively advocated for civil and human rights which resulted in the celebration of his birthday as a day of remembrance and a coveted “day of service.” Helping children to...