PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Tiger Woods / Cosmetic Procedure Tax / Teen Pregnancy

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Tiger Woods / Cosmetic Procedure Tax / Teen Pregnancy

    1.  Behavior: All Men Don't Have to Be Like Tiger Woods   2.  Family Issues: TV's Impact on Teen Pregnancy   3.  Health: Cosmetic Procedure Tax is Short-Sighted and Discriminative   4.  Home: Eco-Friendly Living Can Be Easy Indoors and Out   5.  Relationships: Tiger Woods' Scandal and Relationship   

1. BEHAVIOR: ALL MEN DON'T HAVE TO BE LIKE TIGER WOODS. BRAD STEVENSON is the co-founder of TRANS-WORLD DYNAMICS (TWD) and PATHFINDERS, a program for men's self-discovery and personal empowerment, based in Albuquerque, N.M. He has devoted his life to helping men change, and is an expert in guiding men: "High-profile men in the media, like Tiger Woods, who cheat on their wives perpetuate the idea 'that's just what men do' and that this type of behavior is just part of men's character. However, there's no reason to accept that this is just what men do, and there's a whole movement out there that's helping men to change this negative, self-destructive behavior." Stevenson is available to discuss how men are typically viewed, the psychological effect of this stereotype and how to embrace one's true self for greater success in life. As part of Trans-World Dynamics, Stevenson has created unique workshops, seminars and programs that provide people with the opportunity to find and unlock their passion and purpose in order to excel both personally and professionally. News Contact: Briana Samuels, publicrelations@businessdevelopmentgroup.com Phone: +1-516-222-0236 (12/4/09)

2. FAMILY ISSUES: TV'S IMPACT ON TEEN PREGNANCY. KRIS FAASSE, director of adoption services for BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES, the nation's largest adoption agency: "As teen birth rates are again rising (they had fallen for a number of years and just started rising again in 2006), the debut of MTV's 'Teen Moms' gives viewers an intimate glimpse into the challenges that young women face in raising a child. As a spinoff of the popular '16 & Pregnant' series, which was the No. 1 show for women 12-34, 'Teen Moms' will follow four young women in their teens as they navigate the bumpy terrain of adolescence and coming of age -- all while facing the responsibilities of parenting. Judging from the calls that we received, '16 & Pregnant' had a significant impact on many viewers, both currently pregnant and those who had made adoption plans in the past, by showing adoption as a positive option." Faasse can offer insight on the message these programs deliver regarding teen pregnancy and the impact they have on pregnant teenagers considering parenting their child on their own or making an adoption plan. Faasse is located in Grand Rapids, Mich. News Contact: Joe DiBenedetto, jdibenedetto@lambert- edwards.com Phone: +1-616-233-0500 Web site: http://www.bethany.org/ (12/4/09)

3. HEALTH: COSMETIC PROCEDURE TAX IS SHORTSIGHTED AND DISCRIMINATIVE. DR. JEFFREY EPSTEIN, world-renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, director and founder of the FOUNDATION FOR HAIR RESTORATION AND PLASTIC SURGERY, past president of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and noted as one of the top 25 U.S. facial plastic surgeons, can comment on the tax on cosmetic procedures in the proposed Senate health reform bill: "The proposed tax is short-sighted and arbitrarily discriminative to those who choose to improve their self-esteem and appearance through undergoing cosmetic surgery, and besides, is it really the government's job to decide which services are elective for my patients? If the goal of a tax is to both raise money while influencing behavior, why not create a federal tax on fast-food restaurants whose services have proven to be a burden on society with increased obesity, heart disease and diabetes?" Epstein can provide compelling perspective on the tax as a misdirected effort with the potential to negatively impact patients across the country seeking to improve their self-esteem and quality of life through the transformative power of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Epstein is located in Miami and is fluent in Spanish. News Contact: Naomi Goldman, naomigoldman@hotmail.com Phone: +1-310-770-2765 (12/2/09)

4. HOME: ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING CAN BE EASY INDOORS AND OUT. SARAH BARNARD, green interior designer, LEED-accredited professional and building biology practitioner: "The essential aim of sustainable design is to create places and spaces that reduce the use of non-renewable resources and minimize environmental impact. Simple steps you take at home can make a major impact on indoor air quality, save the landfills and drastically reduce water and energy use." Barnard undertakes a broad range of projects, all of which are grounded in smart design and mindful of healthy living. She can discuss sustainable and healthy living for everyone and provide easy-to-implement green-living tips. Barnard is located in Los Angeles. Web site: http://www.sarahbarnard.com/ (12/4/09)

5. RELATIONSHIPS: TIGER WOODS' SCANDAL AND RELATIONSHIP. MICHAEL D. ZENTMAN, Ph.D., director of the ADELPHI UNIVERSITY postgraduate program in marriage and couple therapy in Garden City, N.Y.: "Cheating is not based on an individual's attractiveness, so being 'a gorgeous supermodel wife' would not offer Elin Woods any more protection from a disloyal partner than the rest of us. Most affairs occur when a marital relationship devolves into a state of emotional vulnerability. Like the human body, when a relationship is sufficiently weakened, it loses the benefit of an emotional immune system: The emotional bonds and attachments that help us to remain involved, instead of becoming detached. The risk of boundary violation occurs when a couple drifts too far apart." Zentman has been a practitioner in the field of psychology for more than 30 years and has taught at the graduate and post-doctoral level for more than 15 years. He is certified in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, group therapy and family and marital therapy. Zentman treats adults, adolescents, couples and families. He specializes in intensive individual therapy and treating highly distressed couples. He has extensive media experience with Newsday, WebMD.com and NBC's "Today in New York," among others. News Contact: Kali Chan, chan@adelphi.edu Cell: +1-631-521-5513 (12/4/09)

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PRNewswire -- Dec 4

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NOTE TO EDITORS: The following expert has provided direct contact information: Sarah Barnard sarah@sarahbarnard.com

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