Verified by Psychology Today

The Narrative Nurse Practitioner

Wellness and well-being your way.

Stress
How to Address Post-Traumatic Stress After the Election

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on November 7, 2024

New research shows that high “affective polarization”—negative feelings toward those at the other end of the political divide—correlates with higher rates of PTSD.

New research shows that high “affective polarization”—negative feelings toward those at the other end of the political divide—correlates with higher rates of PTSD.

Anxiety
3 Easy Tips to Reset Your Calm

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on October 14, 2024

Looking for a moment of relaxation in a crazy day? Try these three tips for giving your nervous system a tranquil boost.

Looking for a moment of relaxation in a crazy day? Try these three tips for giving your nervous system a tranquil boost.

Autism
Learning From Disability: One Parent’s Version

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on September 30, 2024

A Personal Perspective: When my son was diagnosed, I didn't know if I could cope with autism, let alone be a good-enough parent. It wasn't easy, but here's what I've learned.

A Personal Perspective: When my son was diagnosed, I didn't know if I could cope with autism, let alone be a good-enough parent. It wasn't easy, but here's what I've learned.

Mindfulness
Silence: The Great Communicator

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on September 23, 2024

We don't often consider silence as an effective, positive strategy in communication, but it's great! Here's how to use it.

We don't often consider silence as an effective, positive strategy in communication, but it's great! Here's how to use it.

Psychopharmacology
Death With Dignity: One Oregon Story

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on August 26, 2024

Personal Perspective: Many people who access death-with-dignity medication do not use it, but are still comforted by having autonomy and choice. Here's a real-life story.

Personal Perspective: Many people who access death-with-dignity medication do not use it, but are still comforted by having autonomy and choice. Here's a real-life story.

Mindfulness
Confessions of a Yoga Junkie

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on August 20, 2024

Personal Perspective: After 50 years of yoga, I still have plenty of negative thoughts and feelings, but here’s what I do with them.

Personal Perspective: After 50 years of yoga, I still have plenty of negative thoughts and feelings, but here’s what I do with them.

Anxiety
A Therapist’s Open Thank You Letter to Simone Biles

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on August 5, 2024

Divulging the need to take care of her mental health has been a long-time practice for Biles, contributing to her emotional stability. Her example has much to teach us all.

Divulging the need to take care of her mental health has been a long-time practice for Biles, contributing to her emotional stability. Her example has much to teach us all.

Bias
Words Matter—What Are Yours Saying?

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on July 30, 2024

We know words matter and that language can be sexist, racist, bigoted, or just plain mean. Does your language say something you may not be aware of?

We know words matter and that language can be sexist, racist, bigoted, or just plain mean. Does your language say something you may not be aware of?

Parenting
What Does It Mean to Be a Good Enough Parent?

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on July 16, 2024

Learning to be a “good enough” parent does not mean you need to drop everything every time your baby or child fusses or squawks. Only enough of the time. Here’s why.

Learning to be a “good enough” parent does not mean you need to drop everything every time your baby or child fusses or squawks. Only enough of the time. Here’s why.

Health
PMS: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Diane N Solomon Ph.D. on June 28, 2024

If you feel more than bloated and swollen during PMS, you're not alone. Emotional symptoms can be overwhelming, but here's what you can do about them.

If you feel more than bloated and swollen during PMS, you're not alone. Emotional symptoms can be overwhelming, but here's what you can do about them.