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The month of giving is upon us! December brings with it the holidays of giving and generosity. While giving gifts to others is what we generally think of as the traditions of this season, I want to call our attention to something equally, and possibly, even more important:
Being generous and compassionate with ourselves.
When we board an airplane and listen to the safety speech, they remind us that in case of an emergency, we should put on our own oxygen mask first
and then assist others. I'm always grateful for that little reminder. The truth is, that we can't give to others if we don't take care of ourselves first. If we are depleted, or ill, we have nothing left to give!
I believe that Self Compassion is (or should be) at the core of our self-care practice.
Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field of Self Compassion research, believes that Self Compassion might even be more important to our overall well-being than Self Esteem.
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I have been very busy this fall, teaching and speaking. I recently spoke at the OAND Annual Convention on the topic,
"How Biography Becomes Biology: Childhood Trauma and Adult Disease."
I spend a lot of my time giving to others through my doctoring, teaching and mentoring which is my great joy and privilege. As all healers, I sometimes struggle with taking good care of myself.
In the spirit of self-care and self compassion, I am taking a short vacation in Arizona for the first week in December, to indulge a personal passion of mine - playing golf! It is a trip I had to postpone for a year due to my back injury and surgery last November. As difficult as it is to carve out time for myself, I'm practicing what I preach and giving myself the gift of this time to relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
I wish you all a warm and wonderful holiday season! Remember to be generous and loving with yourself as you share with others.
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Make sure and check my
event calendar
regularly for details on all my upcoming classes, lectures, workshops and Webinars.
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Paul Epstein, ND
Mindful Healing: Mind-Body Integrative Medicine
(203) 226-3923
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Patient Appointments Available via Skype
In addition to my local, private practice in Westport, CT, I also see patients from all over the world via Skype.
Distance and time zone differences don't need to be a barrier to getting the help you need to facilitate your healing journey!
Take the first step towards your optimum health and healing: Call today to set up a Skype appointment!
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Mentoring Sessions Available via Skype
An important part of my work is to Mentor health care practitioners, students and physicians to become more fully Integrative in their approach to caring for their patients and clients.
Skype is a wonderful way to hold these sessions - convenient and easy!
If you are interested in learning life changing Mind-Body Therapies to add to your practice, call today to discuss a mentoring session, or mentoring program!
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Serenity is not freedom from the storm,
but peace amidst the storm...
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About Dr. Paul Epstein
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Paul Epstein, ND is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM), specializing in Mindful Healing and Mind-Body Integrative Medicine.
He has more than 30 years experience in private practice successfully treating patients with powerful, life changing therapies.
Dr. Epstein is currently accepting new patients into his practice. He also works with healing professionals as a Professional Mentor to teach practitioners how to work in a truly integrative fashion in their own practice.
He is a pioneer and leading voice in Mind-Body Integrative Medicine lecturing internationally to both general and professional audiences.
Dr. Epstein is an extraordinary teacher who presents compelling topics that inform, educate, motivate and inspire. His work is helping create a much needed paradigm shift in the practice of medicine and the healing arts.
Don't ever miss the opportunity to experience Dr. Epstein!
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42 Richmondville Ave
Westport, CT 06880
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"Connecting the cell and the self"
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