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Elaine Bontempi, Ph.D.

Educational Psychologist/Life Coach
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Of “Once Upon a Times” and “Happily Ever Afters”
elaine bontempi
  • Jan 24
  • 6 min

Of “Once Upon a Times” and “Happily Ever Afters”

© Elaine Bontempi, Ph.D., 2022 All Rights Reserved Almost all classic fairy tales begin with “Once upon a time…” and end with “…happily...
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Calling The Shadow
elaine bontempi
  • Jan 23
  • 4 min

Calling The Shadow

© Elaine Bontempi, Ph.D., 2022 All Rights Reserved “The Shadow,” was a popular radio show based on dramatisations of detective stories...
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                Will the Real You Please Stand Up?
elaine bontempi
  • Jan 21
  • 7 min

Will the Real You Please Stand Up?

© Elaine Bontempi, Ph.D., 2022 All Rights Reserved During the 1960’s there was a popular television game show called “To Tell the Truth.”...
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Overcoming Grief & Loss
elaine bontempi
  • Jan 20, 2021
  • 5 min

From Tragedy to Triumph: Overcoming Grief & Loss

© Elaine Bontempi, Ph.D., 2021 All Rights Reserved We have just entered into a new year, and it’s probably safe to say that the majority...
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The Importance of Grounding
elaine bontempi
  • Oct 23, 2020
  • 3 min

The Importance of Grounding

Grounding has psychological physiological and spiritual benefits. From a psychological perspective, grounding can promote mindfulness...
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Grounding in Nature...An Activity
elaine bontempi
  • Oct 23, 2020
  • 2 min

Grounding in Nature...An Activity

This activity offers a creative way of reconnecting with nature and grounding yourself by combining earthing and art journaling.
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Finding Peace When Things Look Dark...
elaine bontempi
  • Oct 23, 2020
  • 8 min

Finding Peace When Things Look Dark...

Life will always present opportunities for worry and fear, but how do we find peace in the midst of chaos?
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Self-Box: An Art Therapy Activity
elaine bontempi
  • Dec 9, 2019
  • 5 min

Self-Box: An Art Therapy Activity

This is a very powerful but fun activity for self reflection and providing insight into one's sense of self identity...
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Choosing Your Mirrors...A follow up activity to "Moving Forward Through the Looking Glass."
elaine bontempi
  • Dec 3, 2019
  • 4 min

Choosing Your Mirrors...A follow up activity to "Moving Forward Through the Looking Glass."

A follow up activity to "Moving Forward Through the Looking Glass," providing strategies for overcoming negative feedback from others...
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Moving Forward Through the Looking Glass: Possible Selves, Looking Glass Self, Social Media & Needs
elaine bontempi
  • Dec 3, 2019
  • 5 min

Moving Forward Through the Looking Glass: Possible Selves, Looking Glass Self, Social Media & Needs

Beginning as early as childhood, we begin to form ideas of who and what we hope to become. These includes our hopes and dreams...
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Whose Goals are You Chasing?
elaine bontempi
  • Nov 29, 2019
  • 2 min

Whose Goals are You Chasing?

As the New Year approaches, many people begin setting New Year's resolutions. In addition to these goals people set for their new year,...
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall...the Looking Glass Self & Social Media
elaine bontempi
  • Nov 26, 2019
  • 10 min

Mirror Mirror on the Wall...the Looking Glass Self & Social Media

Our identities are formed in part, through the feedback we receive from our external environment. How does social media impact this...
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Transitioning Smoothly through Career Changes
elaine bontempi
  • Sep 17, 2019
  • 5 min

Transitioning Smoothly through Career Changes

Career transitions can be difficult but there are some things that will help things go much more smoothly...
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Facing Failures, Disappointments & Setbacks
elaine bontempi
  • Sep 11, 2019
  • 5 min

Facing Failures, Disappointments & Setbacks

We all experiences disappointments, and setbacks throughout our lives, but how do we find the strength and motivation to pick ourselves...
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Handling Stress
elaine bontempi
  • Sep 10, 2019
  • 6 min

Handling Stress

The ways in which people handle stress vary considerably from one person to the next. Each person has a unique set of experiences, coping...
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Career Transitions: Equipping for the Future & Avoiding Identity Loss
elaine bontempi
  • Sep 15, 2018
  • 4 min

Career Transitions: Equipping for the Future & Avoiding Identity Loss

Career transitions can be challenging to one's sense of identity. There are several things you can do to equip yourself for the future...
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