Category Archives: Books/Reading

Discussing Real Matters – Zoom with Dr. Urban

Anxiety, Books/Reading, Education, Literature, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Sociology, Uncategorized, Worry

MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY

If worry is so bad for us, why do we all do it? What value does it have? What is its relationship to stress? What do stress and worry do for us as individuals and as members of the collective of humankind?

Join me for an hour-long online discussion via Zoom at 7PM on Tuesday, March 16th. We will discuss various strategies for ensuring that we control stress and worry rather than allowing them to control us.  Since children’s authors know how to put a humorous spin on human behavior, we will read about worry from the perspective of Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and explore the psychological treasures hidden within it.

The fee is $5.00 for one person; $10.00 for 2 or more, payable in advance via Venmo (@Diane-Urban-5)  RSVP requested by 5PM on 3/14.

When you reply, please use the link below:
https://forms.gle/Ugizs82NV8p5Y4Jo7
On the bottom of the form please include your answers to the questions: What are the major stressors in your life? What are you most worried about? What are the major stressors in the lives of those you care about? Do you have a “go to” strategy for calming your worries? 

If you are not familiar with Owl Babies, you can take a look at it via this links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPQRiSTYFHo

Discussing Real Matters – Zoom with Dr. Urban

Books/Reading, Education, Literature, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Sociology, Uncategorized

Sleep Like A Baby

Children’s authors know how to put a humorous spin on why we humans sometimes have a difficult time falling asleep.  They also have a knack for simplifying sound psychological principles. Since sleep issues are increasing, I thought it would be fun to discuss what we could all learn from some classic books. Join me for an hour-long online discussion via Zoom at 7PM on Tuesday, January 19th. We will discuss such books as Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Dad! I Can’t Sleep! by Michael Forman.  If you are not familiar with these books, you can take a look at them via these links: https://www.readstoriesforkids.com/Goodnight-Moon.html and https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=230752381400802

The books will be our path to discussing real matters; the path to real matters will hopefully bring us all a little joy.

The fee is $5.00 for one person; $10.00 for 2 or more, payable in advance via Venmo (@Diane-Urban-5) RSVP requested by 5PM on 1/18  RSVP via this link: https://forms.gle/WBxUkRdrzEmndu7W8 When you respond, include your answers to these question: Why do you think you are having trouble falling or staying asleep? What is the best advice you ever got as a child or gave to a child about falling asleep?

Looking forward to seeing you!!!

Discussing Real Matters – Zoom with Dr. Urban

Books/Reading, Education, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Sociology, Uncategorized

Heads or Tales? The Psychology Hidden in Our Favorite Children’s Books

Children’s books are designed to teach children how to handle everyday situations such as handling frustration, taking responsibility, making choices, and having fun. In other words, they teach the skills we will employ throughout our adult lives.  Heads or Tales will explore how these “simple” books incorporate psychological theories and can tell us a great deal about our underlying beliefs about human nature.

Join me for an hour-long online discussion via Zoom at 7PM on Tuesday, September 29th. We will read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. If you’re not familiar with the book, you can take a look at it here: https://www.slideshare.net/wicaksana/the-giving-tree-3293089

The book will be our path to discussing real matters; the path to real matters will hopefully bring us all a little joy.

The fee is $5.00 for one; $10.00 for 2 or more, payable in advance via Venmo (@Diane-Urban-5)  

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/6HQ8owueD2s9U8c86