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The Emotional Toolkit Monthly
The Emotional Education You Never Had
May 2007
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In This Issue:
-- I Wanna Hold Your Hand
-- Tip of the Month
-- Events

I Wanna Hold Your Hand
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 Looks like the Beatles were on to something when they sang "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" over 30 years ago. Turns out, the touch of a loved one's hand during times of stress can boost your mood and your health.

Scientists recently discovered that women who hold their partners' hands during tough times have a dramatic drop in their stress levels. Hand-holding not only relaxes their bodies, but also alters their brains so they have fewer bad feelings. Even their immune systems work better.

Next time you're having a hard day, reach out and touch someone. Maybe The Beatles said it best when they sang, "When I touch you I feel happy inside."


Tip of the Month
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  • Reach Out: When you're feeling stressed, hold hands or hug your partner, friend or other caring person. Even the touch of a stranger can help.

  • Help Others: If your child, partner or friend is going through a difficult time, offer your hand or a hug.


    • Would You Like To Be Happier and Younger?
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    The Emotional Toolkit One-Day Woman's Workshop

    Imagine reversing your physical age up to 16 years. New science shows that you can be happier, more optimistic and even physically younger when you use the power-skills from The Emotional Toolkit One-Day Workshop. Next workshop: Saturday, June 2 2007 at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Space is limited. See details.


    Events
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    Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Antelope Valley Women's Conference 2007 "Looking Beyond the Ordinary" in Lancaster, California. Dr. Mininni will join Christiane Northrup, MD and other speakers to conduct "The Emotional Toolkit Seminar." For more info,
    click here.

    Announcements
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  • Would you like to give Mom or your Mom-like friend an autographed copy of "The Emotional Toolkit" for Mother's Day? For more information, click here.


  • Calling All Coaches! If you're a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), you can now earn 5.75 hours of Continuing Coach Education Credit when you enroll in The Emotional Toolkit One-Day Woman's Workshop. For details, click here.


  • Good News for Therapists! If you're an LCSW or MFT, you can now earn 5.75 hours of Continuing Education Hours when you enroll in The Emotional Toolkit One-Day Woman's Workshop. Learning has never been so fun! For details, click here.


    • About Dr. Darlene Mininni
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    Dr. Darlene Mininni is the author of The Emotional Toolkit and creator of UCLA's acclaimed emotional education course. Through her seminars and one-day workshops, Dr. Mininni teaches people of all ages practical strategies to boost their happiness, health and longevity. Woman's World Magazine describes her emotional toolkit as "Cutting-edge advice...that really works." She's appeared on CNN, NPR and PBS and been quoted in SELF, COSMO, Woman's Day, Marie Claire, Ladies Home Journal and Prevention.



    Darlene Mininni, Ph.D., M.P.H.
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