Author: parveenvohra7

I practice healing and look at my work as bringing harmony to the world I impact. I love what I do and impart. I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!) in Psychology. Subsequently, I was employed in an analytical chemistry laboratory engaged in Diabetes Research at the Yale School of Medicine before deciding to return for advanced study. I wanted to directly have an impact on others’ lives so I then studied for, and received my Masters Degree from Central Connecticut State University in Psychology as well as an Advanced Certificate in Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut with an office in Glastonbury. I studied continuing education obtaining certificates from the Women’s Consortium for example, in classes and seminars on topics such as hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, alternative methods to treating chronic pain as well as other topics including anger management, stress management and multicultural diversity. Additionally, I have experience working at a non-profit mental health and substance abuse agency for about 12 years where I learned and applied my education and developed many of my skills and practices in crisis intervention, prevention, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and providing psychosocial evaluations and individual therapy. On a personal level, my husband and I live in Manchester, Connecticut, with our many cats and friendly dogs (our “fur babies.”) My father was an engineer and my mother was in banking and insurance. Additionally, I enjoy practicing a healthy lifestyle and love yoga, cooking and nutrition, walking meditations and biking.

Mindful Eating and Sustainable Food Systems for Managing Stress and Anxiety

November 19, 2025

Breaking Down Barriers:  Sustainable Living and Mental Wellness A sustainable food systems practice includes mindful eating.  Mindful eating stems from mindfulness and mediation practices.  It involves being present, and fully engaged in the practice of eating.  Utilizing the senses and our sensory experiences of eating.  Pacing yourself and eating slowly allows you to monitor and become aware of when you … More Mindful Eating and Sustainable Food Systems for Managing Stress and Anxiety

How to approach and cope with Anger Management issues with an Anger Record

June 30, 2024

First, it should be noted that anger is a normal emotion and can be healthy.  Anger becomes a problem when it is felt to intensely or felt too frequently or results in harm to others or yourself or causes health issues like stress and other related issues.  Health issues may involve mental health issues like anxiety or … More How to approach and cope with Anger Management issues with an Anger Record

Parveen’s Curry Pasta Recipe

June 13, 2022

https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/5149170-parveens-vegan-curry-pasta-salad Curry powder is a mix of spices that has many benefits. Curry powder has many ingredients such as turmeric, coriander and chili powder. One ingredient, Tumeric which has a pigment called curcumin. There are many anti-inflammatory benefits to Curcumin. These benefits have been proven to help relieve symptoms of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid … More Parveen’s Curry Pasta Recipe

Three Vicious Cycles that Contribute to Depression and Anxiety

April 10, 2022

Cognitive Behavioral therapy examines how thoughts, feelings and behavior or actions influence one another. There are three cycles that may contribute to depression and anxiety. Negative thoughts may lead to depression and anxiety and depression and anxiety leads to negative thoughts. This is a vicious cycle. Low activities or limited action in positive ways lead … More Three Vicious Cycles that Contribute to Depression and Anxiety

Four Types of Distorted Thinking

April 5, 2022

Distorted thinking or distorted cognitions can influence perceptions and belief systems. Issues such as depression and anxiety for example are grounded in unfounded beliefs that often are not evidence based.  The theory is derived from a form of therapy known as Cognitive Behavioral therapy.  Here are four common forms that skew belief systems and thoughts.    Black or … More Four Types of Distorted Thinking

Meditative cooking

July 21, 2019

Whatever you do or consume, think of Krishna or Allah, (or your notion of God, or a holy higher power or supreme power).  Inspired by ancient Indian literature including the Gita, I work to offer my actions in this way.  This is contemplation through meditative action or meditation in cooking. The most recent action involved an involvement … More Meditative cooking