TOPIC: Happiness

We spend millions of dollars searching for that elusive thing called happiness. What is it and why do some of us seem to live a life of delight while others have a cloud hanging overhead? On the next Health Link, we'll take a look at why your outlook on life is so important to your overall health. And how you can inject some happiness into your life.


GUESTS:

Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, Ph.D., a Sister of St. Joseph
Sister Anne is a therapist and group facilitator, lecturer and consultant in communication skills workshops, values clarification, stress and burnout workshops, workshops for teachers on discipline and teacher-student interaction and workshops for adolescents. Sister Anne is Executive Director of Counseling for Laity. She presently is a member of the Board of Trustees for the College of St. Rose; for the Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center; and is President of the Board of Clowns on Rounds. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Walden University, Florida and her Masters in Counseling from State University of New York, Albany. Sister Anne is the author of the books God Knows You're Stressed: Simple ways to restore your balance and Tickle your Soul: Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often.

David Olsen, Ph.D.
Dr. Olsen is the Executive Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region, a non-profit agency that offers individual, couples and family counseling. As a psychotherapist, he also gives workshops, offers training and consults with organizations to enhance internal functioning. Dr. Olsen is co-author of the book, The Couple's Survival Workbook.

Mark Hillman, Ph.D.
Dr. Hillman has been in business for 20 years, maintaining a private practice in Clifton Park. He is a counselor that assists families, and individuals as well as businesses in crisis. He has his first book entitled My Therapist is Making Me Nuts, due for release in April. For information on Dr. Hillman and his practices you can visit www.drmarkhillman.com