Michael DiPaolo, Ph.D.

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The holiday lights have been taken down. The ball has dropped and Mariah Carey has, well, performed. The Christmas season is over. Even the college football bowl games are done. This can only mean one thing – the new year is officially upon us. It’s time then to separate...

Technoference & Connectology

18 Oct 2016

Mike DiPaolo

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“When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck.” – Paul Virilo For all the advances in technology that gives us more ways to communicate, we have never been more alone. The technology itself is wonderful, yet it can also be very isolating. The challenge becomes to use...

Radical Acceptance

12 Apr 2016

Mike DiPaolo

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In The Bridge of Spies, American lawyer James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) is recruited to defend captured Russian spy, Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance). At a downturn in the trial which could send Abel to the electric chair, and seeing Abel’s ever-present calm demeanor, Donovan turns to...

Saying “Thank You” is key to a happy marriage

12 Feb 2016

Mike DiPaolo

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We often hear the wisdom to “Simplify.” Well here’s one simple practice to put into your Valentine’s Day gift bag. In Imago, expressions of appreciation are an important part of the work. Couple sessions typically begin and end with such expressions...

What’s Your Word of the Year?

01 Feb 2016

Mike DiPaolo

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It’s time to separate the pretenders from the contenders. Those whose New Year’s Resolutions are already gathering dust from those who are serious about their commitments for 2016. Let me encourage you to put yourself in that latter group (even if you’re noticing some dust) and...

How Healthy is Your Lifestyle?

22 Oct 2015

Mike DiPaolo

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The demands of daily life often interferes with good self care. Nevertheless, we need proper attention to our body, mind and soul if we want to be healthy. Give yourself a quick Lifestyle Check-Up… see what you can feel good about, and what needs a little attention....

A Game Plan for Sound Sleep

31 Mar 2015

Mike DiPaolo

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A Game Plan for Sound Sleep “Why can’t I just get a good night of sleep?” I hear this question quite frequently in my practice, and I know I’m not alone. A survey by the National Sleep Foundation found that 60% of Americans reported having sleep problems almost every night,...

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