by Hélène | Jun 19, 2019 | Expert Interviews
You teach at Boston College School of Social Work and do research with the Center on Aging & Work. What fueled your passion for engagement as we age? There was a confluence of experiences that led to my interest in engagement in later life, but my personal... by Hélène | Jun 3, 2019 | Expert Interviews
After 25 years as a psychotherapist, you recently founded the nonprofit Before I Go Solutions. What prompted this decision? After my husband died of cancer in 2011, and everything changed, I always knew I would write about what had been the most devastating experience... by Hélène | Feb 19, 2019 | Expert Interviews
You are a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Teacher. Tell us more about Laughter Yoga and its benefits. Imagine being a wellspring of effervescent rainbow-colored water. Your effervescence gets bigger and bolder until it erupts dancing, swirling, jiggling and... by Hélène | Jan 9, 2019 | Expert Interviews
Rare Bird Books recently published your book, Love in the Time of Chronic Illness: How to Fight the Sickness―Not Each Other. What led you to write this book? My co-author, Roanne Weisman, and I wrote Love in the Time of Chronic Illness because we were both the ill... by Hélène | Nov 12, 2018 | Expert Interviews
One of your areas of expertise is journaling. What are the benefits of journal writing? I learned about the benefits of journal writing early on. I credit journal writing for helping me through a difficult childhood because it let me voice my inner-most thoughts and... by Hélène | Oct 22, 2018 | Expert Interviews
You have just released your newest book, Are You Still Kidding Me? What was the inspiration for this collection of 45 stories? My family is my biggest inspiration for writing Are You Still Kidding Me? It’s my heartwarming sequel to #1 Amazon bestseller Are You...