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RELEARNING TO COMMUNICATE HEART DISEASE: THE NO. 1 KILLER OF WOMEN IN THE U.S.

5 cover story Dr. Loren Robinson is the deputy secretary for health promotion and disease prevention at the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

After medical school at Duke, she pursued a combined residency in adult internal medicine and pediatrics. This is where Robinson realized she wanted to help create policy and went on to earn her master’s degree in health policy and research, leading her to her current position. Robinson is clearly a driven individual with the health interests of the community at heart.

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Making Pennsylvania a Healthier Place to Live

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By LYNDA HUDZICK

aving grown up with two parents working in the field of medicine, Dr. Loren Robinson, deputy secretary for health promotion and disease prevention at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, isn’t surprised that she has ended up in the field of medicine as well.

As she simply put it, “Medicine is in my genes.”

Robinson grew up in Buffalo, New York. She attended Spelman College in Atlanta, where she was recently honored to join the board of trustees, making her the college’s youngest-ever alumna trustee.

Upon graduation from medical school at Duke, Robinson started a combined residency in adult internal medicine and pediatrics.

“As I was seeing my patients in clinic and the hospital, I came to understand that health access was more than a person’s ability to see the doctor,” she said. “The problems and issues facing my patients could not be solved with a prescription pad.”

Wanting to know more about how to help create policies that could improve the opportunities for better healthcare in the communities that her patients called home, Robinson moved to Philadelphia in 2013 to attend the University of Pennsylvania and study health policy.

She explained that as she finished her master’s in health policy and research, she “realized that I wanted to work in the government or nonprofit sector to create and implement health policies.”

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scope” of the position of deputy secretary for health promotion and disease prevention, it seemed a natural fit for her and fulfilled her desire to be involved in change through government work.

Robinson is responsible for the health education of communities in relation to the awareness and prevention of health conditions and diseases.

“Many of our programs focus on the very illnesses and risky health behaviors I saw in my clinical patients,” she said. “I initially became interested in the health field because I believe that having good health enables people to feel good about themselves.”

Robinson said that her focus is on preventative health and wellness programming, “geared toward improving the well-being of Pennsylvanians of all ages.”

One area of women’s health particularly near and dear to Robinson is heart health.

“Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths

for women each year,” she said.

“Heart disease doesn’t affect all women in the same way, and warning signs for women are not the same as in men.”

She strongly urges all women to talk with their doctors about their heart health and to remind the other women in their lives to do the same.

As a woman, Robinson has always been very comfortable in her chosen field because the field of public health is predominantly made up of women, she said.

Robinson is also pleased to share that women are well represented at high levels of Pennsylvania government, both in the governor’s cabinet and at the deputy secretary level.

“I strongly encourage women and minorities to get involved with public service and government and to strive for executive and leadership positions,” she said.

It is one way to be certain that those in leadership positions accurately reflect the makeup of the local communities and of the

nation as a whole, ensuring the implementation of policies that are fair and that are supportive of these communities.

Being involved in her local community is important to Robinson as well, and that involvement provides an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about what issues really need attention and improvement.

“I am an active member of Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia,” she said.

She has also been an active mentor since her freshman year of college.

“Currently, I mentor through the Philadelphia Futures organization and also informally support students, usually young women of color, who are interested in careers in medicine and/or public health,” she said.

Even though she has already achieved much, she admits that her path in medicine, public health, and public services has not been a straight or easy one. Yet

Robinson said that she never wants to stop learning and growing and that she looks upon challenges as opportunities to learn something new.

“I also believe in being a team player and have a great team at the Department of Health that sharpen me and make me a better thinker and person each and every day,” she said. “Being able to serve the people of Pennsylvania has been one of my greatest gifts thus far.”

Robinson was quite clear on what her advice would be for anyone who has a passionate desire to follow a certain career path.

“I would encourage all people, especially women, not to take no for an answer when it comes to their career paths,” she said.

“If someone tells you that you need more experience, ask him or her to be specific about what experiences would better qualify you for a position, and then go out and get that experience. You will get there!”

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LinkedIn: Another Great Way to Network

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By LORI M. MYERS

hen Laura Adamson, CEO of Entrepreneur Marketing in Lancaster, first started her agency, she was too busy focusing on marketing her business rather than marketing herself.

Now Adamson admits that she should have created her LinkedIn profile on day one. As they say, hindsight is 20/20.

“LinkedIn has opened so many doors for my agency, and we have gained great clients and business from using LinkedIn,” she said.

Entrepreneur Marketing is a social media and Internet marketing company that helps businesses communicate and engage with their customers online.

With more than 450 million professionals using LinkedIn, Adamson says that it is a way to grow your business by posting

relevant blogs, creating discussions in targeted group boards, and educating the public about your business.

LinkedIn groups are a great way to engage with others, particularly those with similar interests, Adamson said. It’s a way for one to interact and network with current professionals as well as with potential leads, which, in turn, expand your business contacts and broaden a network that may include suppliers, distributors, consultants, analysts, and funding sources.

Plus, every time you take part in a group discussion or even start a group, that participation links to your business’s LinkedIn profile page.

For instance, Adamson is active in LinkedIn groups that cater to her industry and takes part in discussions on topics of interest.

That is one way she connects

with others. But she uses a more personalized approach when a connection might be a potential lead or client for her agency.

“It all comes down to what your goals are for using LinkedIn,” she said. “Whether it is to find the perfect job, network with professionals within your industry, or generate a lead funnel for future opportunities, this will all depend on whom you want to connect with.

Don’t just connect with anyone; connect with people who align with your goals.”

Whatever those goals are, Adamson advises there are three components required for a successful LinkedIn profile — the page that other users will see that tells them what they need to know about you and your company: 1. Headshot – Make sure your

headshot is professional; no selfies.

The first thing people see on your profile is your headshot, so make it inviting and also have it reflect you as a professional.

2. Experience – This is the main body content, so make sure you complete this section of your profile with current and past job experiences. Include three to five keywords that best describe you, your industry, and/or what you would like to be known for on LinkedIn. Using those keywords will help your profile show up when users search for your specific industry.

3. Endorsements – This is part of the profile page where you can list your skills and have people “endorse” you for these skills instantly. It’s a place for you to

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get creative as well as use skills that people are looking for.

Endorsements are very beneficial to your LinkedIn profile, so don’t just ignore this section. Having a strong endorsements section on your profile can also help your profile be seen by more people, and what they will see will be your specific skills and expertise.

“Everyone loves endorsements,” Adamson said. “They look great on your profile, and it’s also a nice way to get someone to notice you by endorsing them on their skills. I also like to endorse brand-new LinkedIn connections, especially if I see those connections valuable to my LinkedIn goals.”

Once you have your profile updated per Adamson’s recommendations, join some targeted groups and start weekly or monthly discussions to help educate members and make yourself known as an expert in your field.

While LinkedIn’s purposes include marketing and making those important connections, LinkedIn is a familiar place for many jobseekers looking for employment and companies looking to recruit experienced workers.

“Businesses use LinkedIn to recruit, and they also use this platform to post jobs,” Adamson said. “Currently there are 130,000 job postings on LinkedIn — which goes to show this platform is a perfect tool to use to find your next dream job.”

Not only are potential employees a click away on LinkedIn, so are former company employees who may turn into future clients, or a source of referrals, employees, or other business connections that could benefit your business.

There’s another plus to LinkedIn: The profile page and its content are fairly easy to revise and update — a task that could be accomplished by other members of your business team.

Simply put, LinkedIn creates another online presence for a business; it’s further proof that your company exists, is viable, and is active. Customers and investors (as well as competitors) can find out all about you and your company.

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By JANET HENDRICK

hether you know a lot or a little about the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — the federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information — now is a great time for business leaders to learn more as we look ahead to the coming years under the EEOC’s 2017-2021 Strategic Enforcement Plan.

The Strategic Enforcement Plan, or SEP for short, builds on the EEOC’s previous SEP, which guided the agency’s actions through 2016.

Understanding

that, like all government agencies, the EEOC is overburdened and limited by a budget, the SEP shows businesses the areas the agency considers to be priorities and reflects how the EEOC will approach a variety of discrimination and harassment issues for the foreseeable future.

By way of background, the EEOC is comprised of five commissioners. With the Trump administration’s recent nominations, the commission will soon have a Republican majority. This shift will undoubtedly result in a change in the way the EEOC carries out the SEP, although the priorities will remain in effect.

The commission receives nearly 200,000 inquiries each year from employees interested in filing a

charge of discrimination. In an effort to make the process of filing a charge more accessible, on Nov. 1, 2017, the EEOC rolled out its Public Portal, an online filing portal through which employees can sign and file a charge of administration that an EEOC representative prepares on the employee’s behalf.

For those familiar with the previous SEP, a review of the 201721 SEP will bring no surprises.

That’s because the six areas the SEP identifies as priorities for this new five-year period essentially mirror those from the previous SEP. What is new is the EEOC’s focus on the modern workplace, which often includes non-traditional work relationships and some issues we have seen in recent headline news.

Here is an overview of the priorities: 1. Elimination of barriers in recruitment and hiring The EEOC is focusing on hiring and recruiting practices that keep certain protected groups from securing jobs.

Those practices include background checks, online applications that are not accessible to disabled applicants, and medical questionnaires that may unfairly keep disabled workers from receiving employment offers.

2. Protecting vulnerable workers, including immigrant and migrant workers and underserved communities, from discrimination Continuing its commitment to help workers who may be unaware of their rights under the equal

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Employment Practices in 2018 and Beyond

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employment laws, the EEOC will identify vulnerable workers, including members of Native American tribes, and educate and assist those employees to ensure they are on equal footing with other workers.

3. Addressing selected emerging and developing issues, including “backlash” discrimination Somewhat a catchall, this priority gives the EEOC flexibility to monitor trends in the law and changing practices.

But this topic expressly identifies the following issues: pregnancy-related discrimination, discrimination against LGBT workers, and discrimination against workers who are Muslim, Sikh, or of Arab, Middle Eastern, or South Asian descent arising from “backlash” from tragic events.

This topic also encompasses the “increasing complexity of employment relationships and structures, including temporary workers, staffing agencies, independent contractor relationships,

policy, reporting investigations.”

and the on-demand, or ‘gig,’ economy.”

4. Ensuring equal pay for all If the EEOC’s activity in 2017 is any indication, and it’s safe to say it is, we will see continued activity as the agency tries to close pay gaps based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, and disability.

Although in August the White House Office of Management and Budget suspended the pay-data collection provisions of the revised

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EEO-1 form, which would have required many employers to provide comprehensive compensation data starting in March 2018, the EEOC continues to profess its commitment to strong enforcement of equal pay laws.

5. Preserving access to the legal system Another area where we saw the EEOC flex its muscle this past year, this area targets what the agency calls “overly broad” waivers, releases, and mandatory arbitration provisions, among other issues.

6. Preventing systemic harassment Noting that harassment claims account for more than 30 percent of all charges employees file with the EEOC each year, the agency commits to strong enforcement, training, and outreach to prevent future harassment.

In 2015, the EEOC formed a Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace, co-chaired by Commissioners Chai Feldblum and Victoria Lipnic, to examine ways to prevent and address various forms of workplace harassment.

The task force comprises 16 members from around the country, including representatives of academia and social science, lawyers on both the plaintiff and defense sides, employers and employeeadvocacy groups, unions, and others.

The EEOC emphasizes the importance of compliance training, noting that a “holistic harassmentprevention effort provides training to employees regarding an employer’s

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Takeaways for employers All employers who are subject to the federal equal employment laws (typically, those with 15 or more employees) are affected by the SEP. But those in the high-tech industry or gig economy are likely to feel the most pressure by the EEOC’s actions in the coming years.

The SEP discusses a lack of diversity in the technology sector, noting the commission will take steps during the five-year period to address barriers in recruitment and hiring in the industry. Of particular concern to the EEOC is the increasing use of data-driven screening tools.

In addition to increased scrutiny in the high-tech industry, the SEP also reflects the EEOC’s focus on increasingly complex employment relationships. No one can ignore that the workforce of today does not mirror the workforce from 30, 20, or even five years ago.

More and more frequently, employers choose to fill their workforce needs through staffing agencies, and studies show many workers choose to avoid a traditional employment relationship in favor of flexible work arrangements or gigs.

The EEOC, like its sister agencies, is stepping up its efforts to protect workers whom the agency believes are employees and therefore subject to federal employee protections, rather than contractors or freelancers.

The SEP offers a preview into the EEOC’s focus through 2021.

Staffing agencies and companies that supply workers “on demand” should pay particular attention to the SEP, as should technology companies and businesses that regularly use temporary workers, independent contractors, or freelancers.

• Janet Hendrick is a partner in the office of employment law firm Fisher Phillips. She can be reached at jhendrick@fisherphillips. com. www.fisherphillips.com

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Cybersecurity – More than Just Firewalls and Encryption

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By K. LEIGH WISOTZKEY

he weakest link in cybersecurity is people.

Cybercriminals are a busy, savvy bunch — they trick people into clicking malicious links, downloading attachments containing malware, or providing valuable credential information, which opens the door to a breach.

Think about the very first time you received an email from that guy overseas, asking you to hold money for him and offering you a hefty payout for doing so. It sounded like a dream come true! It sounded too good to be true! And it was. Good thing you didn’t fall for that one!

Technology is evolving at such a rapid pace; not only can we pay bills and do our banking online, but we can also schedule virtual doctor visits and send our most personal information through cyberspace.

Social media adds a whole new facet to cyber vulnerabilities. We post and share such a wide variety

of information. We use it to market our businesses. We rely on our network of friends and followers to spread the word.

And when our personal and professional social networks start to blend (after all, the goal is to drive up the number of friends and followers, right?), we open ourselves to a whole new level of vulnerability — clicking links, infecting our computers, and passing it on to those we know and love.

The other major risk is that we are always on the go. We have meetings in public places. We use public Wi-Fi. We do personal and company business from our tablets and smartphones. Mobile technology is a wonderful thing, until it isn’t.

Whether it’s your own personal information or the confidential information of your customers that’s been trusted in your hands, it’s critical to build a strong defense against the accidental breaches that can bring you

and/or your business to its knees.

Education and Awareness are Critical Whether you own a business with employees who regularly access your computer system and take it on the road, or you are the average technology user, it’s equally important to stay abreast of the latest trending cyberattacks and educate those around you.

Not only do employees and business partners represent a risk, but your friends and family could also open the door to a cyber nightmare.

Cybercriminals are constantly developing the next big scam.

No sooner is the latest phishing scam exposed, and they’re on to releasing ransomware that makes the news with a major attack in the healthcare industry. They are relentless.

Know what makes you vulnerable Know the latest tactics

cybercriminals are using. Share that knowledge with everyone, whether it’s through consistent workplace–education programs and continuously updated cybersecurity policies or informally sharing information with everyone around you (verbally, on social media, etc.), warning them of what to look for and what can happen when they fall for the next big trick.

Cybersecurity Tips for the Average Technology User Below are several key topic areas and tips to help keep your confidential information safe, whether it’s yours or that of your clients and customers: Mobile Safety for On-the-Go • Be wary about what you do online when you connect to a public Wi-Fi. A public hotspot is not secure, and you may be connecting with other computers with infections, as well as with hackers who might seek information.

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Know what makes you vulnerable. Know the latest tactics cyber criminals are using.

Share that knowledge with everyone.

Never do online banking or other activities that require you to enter sensitive data.

• Never leave unattended.

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Social Media • Control what information you allow people to see by regulating the privacy settings on social media sites.

• Be mindful of what you post.

Never post information hackers could use to access your account.

Do not broadcast your whereabouts on social media.

• Be cautious about accepting friend requests from people you don’t know even if you have a friend in common.

• Don’t click on links you cannot verify; they may carry viruses.

Phishing/Scams • A phishing email is one in which a hacker attempts to get valuable, private information from you by pretending to be someone you trust (e.g., the president of the company or a representative of a company with whom you do business). Never click on links or open attachments from someone you don’t know.

• If you think it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Sometimes

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scammers will pretend you’ve won something or will offer monetary reimbursement if you send them money. Be mindful of common scams sent through email.

Passwords • Create strong passwords. Using passwords with nine or more characters, as well as lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols, will make your password very difficult to crack.

• Never use your pet’s name or others that are easy to guess.

• Never reuse passwords or use the same password for different accounts.

• Change your password at least every 90 days.

By learning how to spot potential threats — such as emails that use incorrect grammar and suspicious link URLs (the web address) that resemble the real ones — you are much less likely to fall for cyberattacks.

In addition, when you understand the risks of mobile technology, the importance of secure passwords, and the dynamics of social media vulnerabilities, you become your own strongest cybersecurity and are able to help others avoid costly breaches, too.

Top Spas in the Northeast for a Valentine Weekend Getaway

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By SHERYL NANCE-NASH

Guerlain Spa at The Plaza Hotel, New York, New York With the name Guerlain you expect glamour and style, and their new spa is no exception. You’ll feel like you’re in France in this 6,500square-foot spa. It’s bright and airy, and orchids are plentiful.

Before and after treatment, chill in the relaxation room, settle in the plush sofas, browse the gorgeous coffee table books all about Paris, and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, all while listening to soft music in a dimly lit room.

The buzz here is about the Black Orchid Treatment, an 80-minute, ultra-premium facial featuring the new Orchidée Impériale Black Cream with Blackimmune technology — the result of 15 years of research from the experts at Guerlain.

There’s a VIP couples suite for specialty services. Guerlain is all about details, and there is no amenity you won’t find there, packaged in perfect prettiness. Be prepared to fall under the spell of your ever-sotalented therapist.

Woodlands Spa and Holistic Healing Center, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania The scenery alone — a foliage-rich valley — will calm you. Woodlands Spa is noted for its Woodlands

Remineralizing Shirodara, the Woodlands Ritual Facial, and the Dream Catcher Massage.

The spa is also home to a 2,400-square-foot fitness center with elliptical cross trainers, treadmills, free weights, and cardio machines. Find your zen with yoga, Pilates, meditation, interval training, and more.

The Holistic Healing Center has group and private meditation rooms and private consultation space, as well as indoor and outdoor spots for Holistic Pathway classes built around yoga, coaching, and meditation.

When you receive treatments at the spa and healing center, you have access to the spa’s indoor heated lap pool and wet areas, featuring men’s and women’s whirlpools, eucalyptus steam rooms, dry sauna areas, locker rooms, a fitness center, and fitness classes.

The Bodhi Spa, Newport, Rhode Island If you’re looking to detox, your search is over. The Bodhi Spa celebrates the art of detoxification through hot mineral baths, infrared and electric saunas, aromatherapy steams, cold plunges, and organicbased skincare treatments.

One of the Bodhi’s standout features is the Water Journey, a restorative hydrotherapy experience.

Be ready for extremes — 98-degree Dead Sea salt pool, to the steam room, to a cold plunge (50 degrees) … then the infrared or traditional sauna, another cold plunge, the Epsom salt pool (104 degrees), and another cold plunge. You’ll be talking about this for a while.

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alentine’s Day is the perfect time to show love: to yourself, to your significant other, or to your ride-ordie girlfriends. What better way to celebrate than a long VD-weekend getaway of pampering—body, mind, and soul—at a luxurious spa?

Whether you’re flying solo, with your honey, or with your girls, here are some of the top spas in the Northeast.

Enjoy a beautiful view and luxury at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.

Experience a deep-tissue massage at the Bodhi Spa.

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Relax in the quartz crystal steam room at the Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston.

of healing through the application of water in any form: hot, cold, steam, or ice.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston, Massachusetts Have it your way at the only Forbes five-star-awarded spa in Massachusetts. Here, it’s all about customization. Step in and away with your worries.

The first thing you’ll do is lose your shoes and put on slippers.

Your therapist will greet you and talk about your needs. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time, at least 45 minutes, before your appointment to soak up the spa’s state-of-the-art heat and water facilities.

There’s a quartz crystal steam room, vitality pool, experience showers, and ice fountain. Let the stress leave your muscles and prep your body for a therapeutic experience.

The 16,000-square-foot spa specializes in blending modern and Eastern traditional therapies for body, mind, and spirit. You deserve signature treatments like Inner Strength, Time Rituals, or the Digital Wellness Escape.

The Springs Eternal Spa at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, Pennsylvania The combination of the Allegheny Mountains and mineral springs can work like magic, be it romance or restoration. The spa’s treatments are inspired by the resort’s eight mineral springs, first

used by the local Native Americans for their healing properties.

The most popular treatment is the Bedford Bath Ritual, which friends can do together, featuring an aromatic steam, mineral deluge, whirlpool, and cold plunge. The spa also gets kudos for the First Lady Package — an array of services that awaken and invigorate the senses through an aromatic and sensory journey of treatments.

After a relaxing day at the spa, girlfriends can cozy up to the resort’s fire pit, toast with cocktails, or make s’mores.

Topnotch Resort Spa, Stowe, Vermont Stowe is storybook picturesque, especially in winter. Warm up in the 35,000-square-foot spa.

You’ll have a hard time deciding from 120 treatments, but no worries — you can’t go wrong.

If you go with your honey, there’s a dedicated couple’s lounge where you can experience side-byside treatments. Do consider the Mount Mansfield Saucha, Custom Energy Healing, and Little River Stone Massage.

If you also want a workout, there’s an indoor/outdoor tennis center.

Take your pick of Pilates, yoga, and personal training sessions. The center’s solarium has a whirlpool, cascading waterfall massage, lap pool, sauna, and steam room. The indoor pool is heated.

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Relearning to Communicate: Communication Skills for Building a Lasting Relationship

By KIMBERLY BLAKER

Communication Styles There are five communication styles, according to Ronald B.

Adler and George Rodman in Understanding Human Communication, described as follows. Many of these patterns are devastating to relationships.

Nonassertive communicators

tend not to express their thoughts or feelings when conflict arises. They avoid issues or accommodate their partner instead.

While nonassertiveness can be used to protect oneself from

greater harm or embarrassment, this style is often the result of low self-esteem. Alternatively, it may be an inability to communicate one’s own needs.

Two more styles of ineffective communication are direct and passive aggression. A person who uses direct aggression attacks the other through criticism and namecalling.

Passive aggression is harder to recognize but equally troubling. A passive-aggressive partner might agree to comply with a request but with no intent to follow through.

He may also use guilt, jokes, and withholding as weapons against his spouse.

The indirect approach is another style of communication. A partner may offer subtle hints rather than discussing the issue directly.

Sometimes this effectively gets the point across while preventing hurt feelings or a negative response. But it also leads to misunderstandings and the opportunity for the receiver to avoid or ignore the message.

Assertive communicators, according to Adler and Rodman, are the most effective because they are direct and clear about their feelings. They don’t try to control or hurt the other person.

Assertive partners may not look forward to some discussions. But they’re able to handle these in a manner that ends positively and leaves couples feeling good about each other.

If you see yourself or your

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lthough U.S. divorce rates continue to decline, more Americans than ever consider it morally acceptable, according to a new Gallup poll published July 7, 2017.

So what can couples do to safeguard their marriage?

Begin by recognizing the role communication styles play in marital discord. Breakups are often the result of communication problems.

Throughout their relationship, many couples alienate each other as they try to communicate their needs.

As misunderstandings escalate, even minor issues can turn into major ordeals.

The reason for these serious disputes usually has more to do with the way couples communicate than what they are trying to say.

Fortunately, some factors can be changed if couples put forth the effort, explain Stanley and Howard Markman, co–authors of Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love.

Negative communication styles, poor communication skills for handling disagreements, and attitude differences regarding important issues can be overcome. Couples can also improve upon unrealistic beliefs about marriage, low commitment levels, and difficulties working as a team.

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partner in any of the first four styles, you’ve probably experienced many of the problems these styles often create. Quarreling, escaping, and resentment often result. If these problems become too frequent, they can ultimately destroy your relationship.

A Better Approach Changing old patterns isn’t easy and requires work. But learning to communicate with your partner effectively can be achieved.

One method of communication therapists teach clients can make arguing, yelling, and avoidance a thing of the past. Not only do couples learn to communicate more effectively, but they may also develop deeper bonds and intimacy.

This can have a lasting effect on your relationship.

This technique, sometimes referred to as intentional dialogue, is used in Imago Relationship Therapy.

Through this technique, couples learn how to talk to their partner, share feelings, and really hear and understand each other.

Also referred to as couple’s dialogue, it uses a speaker-listener approach and consists of four steps.

Imago therapist Eleanor Payson, ACSW, shares this process in her handout, Making the IMAGO Conscious. But before getting started, there are important “ground rules” couples must follow.

First, explains Payson, the person who wants to have a discussion must initiate it by making a request for a specific time. Couples often jump into important discussions without

Throughout their relationship, many couples alienate each other as they try to communicate their needs. As misunderstandings escalate, even minor issues can turn into major ordeals.

making sure it’s convenient for their partner.

If the time requested isn’t convenient, your partner should schedule a time better suited to both of you. The discussion should be held within 24 hours.

Also, when making your request for a dialogue, don’t disclose the details. Tell your partner only the topic to avoid undue worry.

When the scheduled time arrives, the person making the request is responsible for reminding the other. During your dialogue, stick to the topic, and if other issues arise, save them for later.

Finally, your dialogue should consist of four steps: mirroring, summarizing, validating, and empathizing. When these steps are complete, switch roles so that each of you has the opportunity

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to share your thoughts and feelings.

Getting Started To begin your dialogue, sit close and facing each other. The first speaker is the person who requested the dialogue.

During the four-step process, as explained by Payson, the receiver should not interrupt, except to check his understanding of his partner. Furthermore, he should not discuss his feelings, perspective, or anything else until the roles are switched.

The first step is to mirror. After the sender describes her concern, the receiver will mirror what his partner said and then ask if he understood correctly. If he has, he then asks if there’s more.

This exchange continues until the speaker has finished.

Next, the receiver summarizes his partner’s discussion and what he believes she’s trying to say. He should then ask if he got it all. If not, the mirroring process continues until he has received all of the important details.

Now the receiver needs to validate his partner by explaining that he understands her feelings and why. If the receiving partner does not yet understand his spouse’s feelings, the mirroring process continues.

Once the mirroring spouse understands his partner’s feelings,

it is time to empathize. This means to be able to experience the thoughts and feelings of his partner.

Learning to empathize is important to any relationship as it “allows both partners to transcend, perhaps for a moment, their separateness and to experience a genuine ‘meeting,’” says Payson.

“Such an experience has remarkable healing power.”

Therefore, during this step, your partner should indicate he empathizes with your specific feelings.

Finally, switch roles and begin the process again.

Taking Care Now If communication problems are impairing your relationship, don’t wait for irreparable damage.

Other effective speaker-listener techniques are available as well.

In Fighting for Your Marriage, Markman, Stanley, and Susan L. Blumberg teach similar communication skills through the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) approach. Look for other good books as well.

Keep in mind that for some couples, therapy may be required.

In her recent book, The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists, Payson describes the narcissistic personality.

Individuals with this disorder may not be capable of empathy, a key element of these recommended forms of communication.

If this may be a problem in your relationship, or for other reasons you and your partner are unable to work through this process on your own, look for an Imago or similar type of therapist.

Finally, remember as Markman, Stanley, and Blumberg point out, “Good marriages take work.

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not how much you love each other that can best predict the future of your relationship, but how conflicts and disagreements are handled.”

So learn these techniques early in your relationship or before misunderstandings escalate — and you’ll dramatically increase your chance for marital success.

Heart Disease –

The No. 1 Killer of Women in the United States and What You Should Know

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he first step toward heart health is becoming aware of your own personal risk for heart disease.

Some risks, such as smoking cigarettes, are obvious: Every woman knows whether or not she smokes.

But other risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol, generally don’t have obvious signs or symptoms.

So you’ll need to gather some information to create your personal “heart profile.”

You and Your Doctor: A HeartHealthy Partnership A crucial step in determining your risk is to see your doctor for a thorough checkup. Your doctor can be an important partner in helping you set and reach goals for heart health.

But don’t wait for your doctor to mention heart disease or its risk factors. Many doctors don’t routinely bring up the subject with women patients.

Here are some tips for establishing good, clear communication between you and your doctor:

that goal. Ask questions about your chances of developing heart disease and how you can lower your risk.

Check out the “Questions to Ask Your Doctor” found on page 15 of The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women, which can be found on the National Institutes of Health website at www.nhlbi.nih.gov.

Speak up. Tell your doctor you want to keep your heart healthy and would like help in achieving

Keep tabs on treatment. If you already are being treated for heart disease or heart disease risk

factors, ask your doctor to review your treatment plan with you. Ask: Is what I’m doing in line with the latest recommendations? Are my treatments working? Are my risk factors under control?

If your doctor recommends a medical procedure, ask about its benefits and risks. Find out if you will need to be hospitalized and for how long, and what to expect during the recovery period.

Be open. When your doctor asks you questions, answer as

honestly and fully as you can.

While certain topics may seem quite personal, discussing them openly can help your doctor find out your chances of developing heart disease.

It can also help your doctor work with you to reduce your risk.

If you already have heart disease, briefly describe each of your symptoms. Include when each symptom started, how often it happens, and whether it has been getting worse.

Keep it simple. If you don’t

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understand something your doctor says, ask for an explanation in simple language. Be especially sure you understand how to take any medication you are given.

If you are worried about understanding what the doctor says, or if you have trouble hearing, bring a friend or relative with you to your appointment.

You may want to ask that person to write down the doctor’s instructions for you.

The Broken Heart Syndrome Women are also more likely than men to have a condition called broken heart syndrome. In this recently recognized heart problem, extreme emotional stress can lead to severe (but often short-term) heart muscle failure.

Broken heart syndrome is also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy (KAR-de-omi-OP-ah-thee) or takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

Doctors may misdiagnose broken heart syndrome as a heart attack

than men. However, CHD remains the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.

The good news is that you can control many CHD risk factors.

CHD risk factors are conditions or habits that raise your risk for CHD and heart attack. These risk factors also can increase the chance that existing CHD will worsen.

Lifestyle changes, medicines, and medical or surgical procedures can help women lower their risk for CHD. Thus, early and ongoing CHD prevention is important.

More information about heart disease in women is available through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s The Heart Truth® campaign. because it has similar symptoms and test results. However, there’s no evidence of blocked heart arteries in broken heart syndrome, and most people have a full and quick recovery.

Researchers are just starting to explore what causes this disorder

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Often, patients who have broken heart syndrome have previously been healthy.

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Atrial Fibrillation:

Take Your Fluttering Heartbeat Seriously

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By KIMBERLY BLAKER

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hen we think of heart conditions, we often associate them with older people. Although aging does increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), and it’s found more often in those over 60, it can affect people of all ages, including children.

This serious condition, which affects 2 million Americans, increases the risk of health complications, including heart attack and stroke.

What is AFib and its causes?

AFib makes the heart beat rapidly and irregularly — commonly felt like a fluttering of the heart.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “During atrial fibrillation, the heart’s two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly — out of coordination with the two lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart.”

Atrial fibrillation, also known as arrhythmia, though a serious condition, is not deadly in and of itself. Rather, the reason this condition is serious is that it

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increases the risk of heart failure or can be caused by a serious, underlying health problem.

There are several causes associated with AFib. Sometimes, it’s the result of an underlying health problem, such as one of several heart-related diseases, previous heart surgery, sleep apnea, lung disease, infection, or an overactive thyroid.

Other causes include caffeine, heavy alcohol use, street drugs, and certain medications. It can also be genetic.

Symptoms and Diagnosis The most common symptom of AFib is a fluttering heartbeat or palpitations. But other symptoms sometimes also accompany the condition, such as: • Fatigue • Dizziness • Thumping in the chest • Anxiety • Shortness of breath

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• Feeling faint or confused • Sweating • Chest pain or pressure In the event of chest pain or pressure, treat it as a medical emergency as it could indicate a heart attack.

Diagnosis of AFib is painless and relatively simple. Your doctor will perform a physical examination and an electrocardiogram. A patient-activated cardiac event recorder might also be used to help with the diagnosis.

Types of AFib and Treatment There are four types of AFib, although one form of AFib can progress into another.

Paroxysmal AFib is intermittent.

It can last for merely a few seconds or for up to a week.

Symptoms can range from none to severe. Either way, it goes away on its own within a week or less.

Persistent AFib doesn’t go away on its own. Instead, it lasts until

it’s treated, either with medication or electric shock. Physicians will treat the source of the irregular heartbeat as well.

Longstanding, persistent AFib doesn’t respond to the above typical treatments.

Therefore, several forms of minimally invasive catheter ablation are considered.

For this procedure, you’ll be given something to relax you and a local anesthetic to numb the groin or neck area where the catheter will be inserted to complete the procedure.

Finally, permanent AFib results when longstanding, persistent AFib is unresponsive to treatment.

When treatment has been ineffective, your doctor might decide it’s time to discontinue the treatment.

Unfortunately, this form of AFib is associated with increased risk of a heart attack and can also impact the quality of your life.

Regardless of the form of AFib, take the condition seriously.

If you experience symptoms, seek medical attention without delay.

Valentine’s Recipes You’ll Love to Share If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love.

Whether you’re whipping up a breakfast for a spouse with a sophisticated palate or trying to tempt the taste buds of your littlest loves, explore these ideas to get inspired.

• Red is the color of love, so build your menu around fresh strawberries or raspberries, which pair perfectly with French toast or crepes, and can even dress up a simple cereal.

• For a more sensible menu, opt for a fruity berry smoothie or a parfait layered with fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt and granola. Add a hint of loving indulgence

by sprinkling dark chocolate shavings on top.

• Show your affection with a plate of these colorful Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes featuring rich 100 percent cocoa, buttermilk and fresh berries.

Heart-shaped cookie cutters lend a special touch to these fluffy, flavorful pancakes. Add sweet garnishes like powdered sugar and berries for a sensational way to say “I love you.”

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Cocoa-Kissed Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe courtesy of Nestlé Servings: 10 pancakes • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 3 tablespoons Nestlé Toll House Baking Cocoa • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 large egg • 1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or low-fat milk • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon red food coloring heart-shaped pancake cutters or cookie cutters (optional) butter, for garnish (optional) powdered sugar, for garnish (optional) maple syrup, for garnish (optional) fresh berries, for garnish (optional)

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir well.

In separate large bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and food coloring. Add to flour mixture; stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit 5 minutes.

Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with oil

or butter. Add about 1/4 cup batter to skillet. Cook about 2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on top. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes, or until bottom is lightly browned. Serve immediately with butter, powdered sugar, syrup and berries, if desired.

Tip: If using pancake or cookie cutters, be sure to coat with oil so pancakes don’t stick. Place cutters in skillet and pour batter into cutters. Remove cutters before flipping.

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1st Friday of the month York Springs Foursquare Church 400 Main St., York Springs 717.659.9488 or 717.752.6104 FABWomen1@gmail.com

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3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – May Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Krista Reed, Treasurer kristamariereed@gmail.com www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org/ group/117 International Association of Administrative Professionals Capital Region of Pennsylvania LAN Meeting Locations Vary Pam Newbaum, CAP-OM LAN Director pneubaum@pinnaclehealth.org 717.782.5787 www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org Pennsylvania Public Relations Society 5:30 p.m.

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Women’s Business Center Organization (WBCO) A program of the York County Economic Alliance 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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