Avila Institute Staff
February 15, 2021

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.

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The Zone, Vol 46: Looking Toward the Future
The ParaDocs
February 8, 2021

How do we process the pain resulting from living through lockdowns and loss?

In Volume 45 of this guest series, psychotherapist Dr. Francis L. Battisti and nutritionist Dr. Helen Battisti address how reflecting on yesterday will help us prepare for tomorrow.

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.

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The Zone, Vol 45: Processing the Pain
The ParaDocs
February 1, 2021

 How can we combat chaos? Actions as simple as saying “thank you” may be the relief we can speak into existence for ourselves.

In Volume 44 of this guest series, psychotherapist Dr. Francis L. Battisti and nutritionist Dr. Helen Battisti teach us how to relieve our stress about chaos with simple, everyday actions.

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The Zone, Vol 44: Combatting Chaos
The ParaDocs
January 19, 2021

As the tides of COVID- 19 begin to change, it may be tempting to try and resume life as it was pre-pandemic.

In Volume 42 of this guest series, psychotherapist, Dr. Francis L. Battisti, and nutritionist, Dr. Helen Battisti, encourage us to be mindful of all aspects of our lives as we plan for the future, so that we don’t overwhelm ourselves or disregard COVID- 19 safety, as the virus is still out there. 

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The Zone, Vol 42: Avoiding the Gulp Response