Among teens, sleep deprivation an epidemic. Sleep deprivation increases the likelihood teens will suffer myriad negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy-driving incidents, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide and even suicide attempts.Over 90 percent of American high school students are chronically sleep-deprived, according to a
In a recent survey of 120 people who are dissatisfied with their work, the number one thing that was identified as a missing ingredient is “meaning.” The search for meaning in one’s job and career path is particularly pressing as
A Harvard study that has gone on for 75 years to determine what matters to make a happy, healthy life. The bottom line….“The good life is built with good relationships.” A TED talk on the study is available to hear the
This week, October 3-6, I am in LA presenting with my friend and colleague, Marina London, LCSW, CEAP and Web Editor for The Employee Assistance Professionals Association. The descriptions for the program are as follows. To view the entire program, just
Not long ago a wise person directed me to a book by Tim Ferriss, an author, entrepreneur, public speaker and very successful podcast guru. This is a brief overview of his credential from Wikipedia: The Tim Ferriss Show “Ferriss has been
Recently, I was a part of a panel of experts presenting for the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program or TLAP. The topic was: Life Alert: Save a Lawyer. This was sponsored by the Houston Bar Association with TLAP as Continuing Legal
With all that is going on in the world with the recent hurricanes, the cold war, politics and an endless supply of bad news, it is no wonder people are feeling stressed, anxious and even helpless at times. The image
Gayle Klaybor, Ph.D. LCSW recently presented a on a panel regarding dementia and Alzheimers for the Texas Bar Association. This blog is an overview of the essential points of the presentation. According to the American Bar Association, more than one-third
The Sprintz Center for Pain and Recovery is an innovative treatment center helping people suffering from both chronic pain and dependency. Having worked in the area of pain psychology since 1987, I have worked patients suffering from chronic pain. In
On October 3rd, I will be in LA for the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) World Conference. I am excited to be presenting with my friend and colleague, Marina London. Marina is one of the best minds in the field
Dr. Mike Klaybor brings thirty years of experience in practicing counseling psychology with individuals and couples. His approach is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Specific specialties include; anxiety and stress management, chronic pain & chronic illness management, depression, substance abuse evaluations, employee assistance and executive coaching for workplace performance and leadership.
