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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Be honest when asked to write a letter of recommendation

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill responds to a listener’s question asking for advice when an acquaintance asks for a letter of recommendation.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: My husband’s brother won’t ‘friend’ me on Facebook – what’s up with that?

Friday, February 8th, 2013

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill answers a listener who asks “My husband’s brother won’t “friend” me on Facebook – what’s up with that?”

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: How to handle stress in the midst of workplace layoffs

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill answers a listener who asks the best way to handle stress in the midst of workplace layoffs, and what to do to get through the day?

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: The cost of keeping family secrets

Friday, January 18th, 2013

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill explains the cost of keeping family secrets as he responds to a listener who says she was sworn to secrecy when Grandma was charged with DWI.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Dealing with an unreasonable request from your boss

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill helps a listener who is struggling with an unreasonable request from their boss.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: A heartfelt goodbye to a HealthLink On Air family member

Friday, January 4th, 2013

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill says a heartfelt goodbye to a founding member of the HealthLink On Air family as she retires.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Saying goodbye to Deirdre, or, the feeding tube decision

Friday, December 28th, 2012

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill shares the poignant story of saying goodbye to his beloved “special” sister, and the difficult decision about whether to use a feeding tube or let her die at her own natural pace.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Out of tragedy…hope?

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill responds to a question about the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  He says only when we let ourselves feel the grief and anger fully, can we begin to take the necessary steps to change, so that we can actually protect our children.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: How to talk to your child about making responsible decisions regarding alcohol

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill offers advice to parents on how to talk to your child about making responsible decisions regarding alcohol.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up from The Neck-Up: Be aware of the culture of an organization before you try to introduce change

Friday, December 7th, 2012

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill reminds us to be aware of the culture of the organization before you try to introduce change.  Listen to the previous interview that our listener refers to.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: How does a parent cope with an adolescent’s ‘Jeckyl and Hyde’ behavior?

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill responds to a listener who is concerned that their 15 ½-year-old has morphed into a defiant, disrespectful kid at home, yet appears to be doing very well at school in all areas.  Dr. O’Neill offers advice on whether this is normal for teens, and how a parent can cope.

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Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Why it so difficult to be honest about our feelings?

Friday, November 23rd, 2012

Richard O'Neill, PhDDr. Richard O’Neill addresses a question from a listener who’s worried about their co-worker moving in across the street from them, and suggests they explore why it so difficult for them to be honest with the person about their feelings.

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