As wildfires raged through Southern California, clinical psychologist Stephen Sideroff was forced to evacuate his Topanga Canyon home along with hundreds of thousands of other LA area residents. While the situation was chaotic and stressful, he credits his years-long practice of mindful resilience, with giving him the ability to manage his despair. "In times of crisis, emotions can be overwhelming, and it is vital to acknowledge and process them without judgment," he says. He’ll describe his holistic methodology based on 9 key pillars to help you thrive, even in the midst of overwhelming stress. Sideroff is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Rheumatology at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine and the author of "The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Mastering Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality." Contact Dr. Stephen Sideroff at (213) 660-4659; ssideroff@rtirguests.com
