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Summer Across the States

It’s vacation time!

Summer is the most popular time of the year to take a vacation. It’s a time to slow down, take a breath, enjoy the warmth of the sun, and find a reason to take a lazy day or vacation!

Summer is considered a happy and healthy season for us. The warm weather gets us out more, which is good for both our mental and physical health. Spending more time outside exposes us to more vitamin D, which helps reduce stress and be more active. (But don’t forget your sunblock!)

Whether it be north, south, east, west, or in between, the warmth of summer affords us the opportunity to experience all the beauty and fun-filled experiences this magnificent country of ours has to offer.

Whether you take a plane, train or drive from state to state, each area of our beautiful country has something different to offer.

Here are just a few suggested places to visit this summer, each offering spectacular views, water sports, hiking, sightseeing, historic sites and scrumptious food famous for each state. There are many more.

North:

Maine – Bar Harbor

Montana – Glacier National Park

The Great Lakes – Lake Superior – Lake Michigan – Lake Huron – Lake Erie – Lake Ontario (spanning across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York)

South:

Florida – The Florida Keys

South Carolina – Charleston

Tennessee – Nashville

East:

Massachusetts – Cape Cod

New York – Ellis Island

Washington D.C.

West:

Arizona – Grand Canyon National Park

California – San Francisco

Oregon – Crater Lake National Park

As in every season, there are positives and negatives. We cope with the negatives to help us to appreciate the beauty and wonder of all that is positive.

Wherever you live or travel, we hope you can find the beauty, fun, and excitement in your surroundings and in yourself, in summertime, and in each and every season.

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Coping Quote Corner

This section of E-Cope is dedicated to all the famous, or not-so-famous people who have been quoted all through history and in present times, giving us little tidbits of life that move us, inspire us, and make us ponder about ourselves, our lives, our relationships, or life in general.

Sometimes, it’s just one little sentence that can make us stop and think and give us the wisdom to find ways to cope with whatever life throws our way. Whether these words are serious or humorous, they have withstood the test of time.

Below are some quotes to help you begin to feel the wonderful warmth of the summer sun washing upon your face and the anticipation and excitement of all the fun summer has to offer wherever you are or wherever you go.

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“Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” —Henry James

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” —William Shakespeare

“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” —Russell Baker

“When the sun is shining, I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.” —Wilma Rudolph

“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” —St. Francis of Assisi

“If you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.” —Unknown

“Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes ….” —Ada Louise

“When I figured out how to work my grill, it was quite a moment. I discovered that summer is a completely different experience when you know how to grill.” —Taylor Swift

“Some of the best memories are made in flip-flops.” —Kellie Elmore

“Summer—the time when parents realize how underpaid teachers actually are.” —Unknown

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” —Sam Keen

“Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” —Van Morrison

“Summer is singing with joy, and the beaches are inviting you with dancing waves.” —Debasish Mridha

“Summer breeze makes me feel fine.” —Seals & Crofts

“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  • The latest “Coping Conversations” podcast, hosted by Dr. Phillips. Want to know who’s the guest celebrity or expert? Click here!
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  • And much, much more…

Here’s what else to be aware of… at the moment:

* Our popular Coping Course…

Have you been diagnosed with a medical condition? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to do next? Our new free course can help!

  • The course is called, “Newly Diagnosed With A Medical Illness? What To Do Right Now!” and it’s presented by our director, Dr. Phillips.
  • It contains tips and strategies that you can implement to begin the process of helping yourself to move forward.
  • You’ll also learn information about a premium course containing even more tips and strategies.

For information or to sign up for the free mini-course, click here.

* Our helpful Coping Questionnaires…

  • Our free Coping Questionnaires are an easy way to discover more about yourself and what aspects of your life you might like to improve.
  • We currently offer free questionnaires about stress, parenting, and living with illness.

 

For information about our questionnaires, click here.

* Resources

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* Special COVID alert!…

  • Despite the ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency, there’s still a lot of Covid going around. The Coping Counselors at the Center for Coping are all continuing to provide telephone and video sessions, in addition to face-to-face appointments.
  • Our Coping Counselors are also available to do free, initial consultations with any new individuals who could benefit from coping strategies during this difficult time.

For information, call us at (516) 822-3131, or email us at info@coping.com


In other news…

* Our Podcast…

We encourage you to listen to Dr. Phillips’ popular podcast, “Coping Conversations.” This podcast, featuring interviews with interesting, informative, and popular celebrities and experts, is based on his long-time radio show, available since 1991! Recent episodes include “Dallas” star Patrick Duffy, Olympic gold medal winner Shannon Miller, a return appearance with “Groundhog Day” star Stephen Tobolowsky (bing!), and actress Maddie Corman. Since 2019, the show has been available on most popular podcast apps, including:

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* Dr. Phillips’ latest books:

Newly Diagnosed? Now What? 153 Strategies to Help You Take Action and Cope After Your Medical Diagnosis
Coping Press

Coping With Lupus, 4th Edition
Penguin Putnam/Avery

Lupus Q & A: Everything You Need To Know, 3rd Edition” (with Robert Lahita, MD)
Penguin Putnam/Avery


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