Unlock emotional agility May 23

SUNSHINE CLUB

Dr. Gerald Loren Fishkin will give a presentation to the Sunshine Club titled “Speak on How to Avoid Hardening of the Emotional Arteries” on Friday, May 23, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m.

This talk is for residents who have ever felt stuck in their ways, resistant to change, or frustrated by life’s evolving landscape. Fishkin, a leading clinical psychologist, national award-winning author and lecturer will tackle these challenges. His talk will explore how emotional rigidity develops over time—and, more importantly, how people can break free from it. Using humor, real-life examples, and decades of psychological expertise, Fishkin will provide practical tools to help people cultivate emotional flexibility, curiosity, and resilience including:

• Why emotional hardening happens—and how it holds people back.

• The impact of past experiences, trauma and societal conditioning on emotional responses.

• How to challenge rigid thinking, embrace new experiences, and rediscover emotional vitality.

• Practical strategies to stay mentally agile at any age. With over 50 years of experience in clinical psychology, Fishkin has helped countless individuals overcome emotional barriers. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including “The Science of Shame and Its Treatment,” and has been featured in over 2,000 media appearances, including Geraldo and KABC radio. He is also the host of The Dr. Gerry Fiskin Show on YouTube. Fishkin has been a consultant to law enforcement agencies, corporations, and mental health professionals, and is widely recognized for his expertise in stress management, emotional resilience, and personal growth. For more information, visit www.drgerryfishkin.com.

All residents are welcome to join the meeting. People are asked to arrive promptly to the meeting. Those who arrive late should quietly use the back door so as not to disturb the presentation. The Sunshine Club requires no membership fees, but donations are welcome. Refreshments will be served at the meeting Pulmonary disease specialist Dr. Fady Youssef will speak to the club on Friday, May 30, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 at 10 a.m.

For more information, contact Anna Derby at 562-301-5339.