The paraDocs have some exciting news to share. When you receive the next edition of “The ZONE”, it will mark our 52nd Volume. An entire year has passed since we started our newsletter to assist individuals in their navigation through the ups and downs of the past year. Parts of our lives that we always …

Are you unable to unwind at the end of a long day? Learn how choosing activities that “down shift” our stress can help us take better care of ourselves.

In Volume 51 of this guest series, psychotherapist Dr. Francis L. Battisti and nutritionist Dr. Helen Battisti explain how doing activities, such as contemplative walks, time with nature, pleasure reading and disconnecting from technology, can calm and focus us.

With our lifestyles being more stationary than they were pre-pandemic, many of us have lost the motivation to move. How can we incorporate more natural movement into our days?

In Volume 50 of this guest series, psychotherapist Dr. Francis L. Battisti and nutritionist Dr. Helen Battisti explain how incorporating more natural movement into your day can improve overall health.

Establishing a self-care regime is vital for personal growth and maintenance in these challenging times.

In Volume 49 of this guest series, psychotherapist Dr. Francis L. Battisti and nutritionist Dr. Helen Battisti teach us the 5 steps that we can follow to take optimal care of ourselves.

Attaining clarity about the future is a challenge in and of itself, let alone while living through a pandemic.  

In Volume 46 of this guest series, psychotherapist Dr. Francis L. Battisti and nutritionist Dr. Helen Battisti address the importance of understanding our purpose in the context of creating a meaningful future.

For over 10 years, they have worked closely with us on aging concerns and have presented many webinars and in-person workshops. Their newsletter, The Zone, is a weekly mental health and nutrition tip sheet during times of change.