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On Demand Programs

Good Eating Habits
Presented by: Joseph Weiss, MD

This program presented by, Joseph Weiss, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSD, offers a colorful, engaging, and informative overview of healthy eating habits for

optimal nutrition and well-being.

Thank you to Villa Lorena Senior Living for sponsoring this program.

A Celebration of  Holiday Humor
Presented by: Richard Lederer, PhD

Richard Lederer, PhD, Author, Union-Tribune language columnist, and International Punster of the Year will offer a program of history, lore, jokes, puns, and funny verse about Christmas.

President's Day
Presented by: Richard Lederer, PhD

Richard Lederer, PhD, Union-Tribune language columnist, and frequent RSF Senior Center presenter will uncover a treasury of fascinating facts about our American presidents. Enjoy Richard Lederer's presentation by clicking the play button in the above video.

Dizziness and Vertigo
with Kim Bell, DPT

Each year millions of people go to the doctor because of dizziness. Join Dr. Kim Bell, DPT to explore the multi-factorial causes of dizziness and vertigo, and discover strategies and tips to find relief.
 

Dr. Kim Bell, DPT specializes in assessment and treatment of vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and unsteadiness in patients of all ages and provides house calls for private patients in San Diego County with these problems.

Dialogue: Speech That
Explains and Suggests

Presented by: Garrett Chaffin-Quiray, MFA
Professor at Palomar College

Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray will engage participants in an exploration of the topic of dialogue as illustrated by Ernest Hemingway's, "Hills Like White Elephants". Enjoy this presentation, by clicking the play button, in the above video.

Quick Tip to Boost Happiness, Resilience, and Lower Stress
with Marc Milstein, PhD

How to Paint a Still Life
with Alex Schaefer

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Emotions and Mental Health (Audio Only)

with Michele Downey, RN, LMFT​

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Michele Downey is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Carlsbad. As a Clinical Psychotherapist, she integrates her background and many years as a Registered Nurse, Master Addiction Counselor, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to provide the best care for her clients.

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  • GATE Method with accompanying handout (approximate length: 14 minutes)

Gate MethodMichele Downey
00:00 / 14:09
  • Feelings and Communication (approximate length: 14 minutes)


     

  • Emotional Recovery Feelings Visualization (approximate length: 15 minutes)


     

  • How to Deal with Difficult People (approximate length: 61 minutes)


     

  • Fear (approximate length: 28 minutes)


     

  • Anxiety Affirmations (approximate length: 13 minutes)

Feelings and CommunicationMichele Downey
00:00 / 13:48
Emotional Recovery Feelings VisualizationMichele Downey
00:00 / 14:43
How to Deal with Difficult PeopleMichele Downey
00:00 / 1:01:42
FearMichele Downey
00:00 / 28:42
Anxiety AffirmationsMichele Downey
00:00 / 13:34

Art: How to Draw a Tiger
Instructed by: Jan O'Hara

Language and Laughter
Presented by: Richard Lederer, PhD

Richard Lederer, PhD, Union-Tribune language columnist and frequent RSF Senior Center presenter will tickle your funny bone with humor designed to brighten these uncertain days. Enjoy Language and Laughter, by clicking the play button, in the above video.

Maintaining Your Brain Health
Presented by: Amy Abrams, MSW/MPH
Alzheimer's San Diego

Join Amy Abrams, MSW/MPH, from Alzheimer’s San Diego, for this informative presentation. Aging well means taking care of your brain, as well as the rest of your body. Learn the risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia, and what the latest research tells us about how to reduce your risk of cognitive decline through some simple lifestyle changes. Enjoy Maintaining Your Brain Health, by clicking the play button, in the above video.

Narrators: Direct Address or Omniscience?
Presented by: Garrett Chaffin-Quiray, MFA

Professor at Palomar College

Professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray will engage participants in an exploration of the topic of narrators and their use of direct address or omniscience as illustrated by Penny Wolfson’s, "Moonrise". Enjoy this presentation, by clicking the play button, in the above video.

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