By Belleruth Naparstek | Health Journeys When experts talk about the importance of self-care, my inner brat is rolling her eyes and thinking of sarcastic rejoinders… not that I have anything against self-care. It’s because I’m thinking And when, exactly, am I supposed to be doing all this...
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The mindfulness practice “R.A.I.N.”
Rick Hanson, Ph.D., has written this outline of the mindfulness practice “R.A.I.N.” I first heard of this tool from Tara Brach and it has since become an everyday practice. Sometimes media descriptions of mindfulness can lead people to think it’s just about living in the moment. It is much more...
Relationships protect your health, even casual ones – The Washington Post
We all have a primal need to connect with others. These relationships help address our need to give and receive attention and thus feel as if we matter to others. These relationships and connections don’t really have to be deep and meaningful in order to address this need. See...
If you see only one movie this summer see this one
The documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” has stayed on my mind the past few weeks. It is about the life and the life’s work of Fred Rogers, the creator of Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood. It is about a value and purpose driven life. His belief that every child needs...
Making a Case for Sober Dating | The Ferentz Institute
Here is an article that addresses an important issue. During a therapy session I was sitting with a very bright, successful, attractive and single thirty-something who was expressing her frustrations about the dating scene. “Every time I agree to go out with someone new, things feel great for the...
15 Things Therapists Actually Want You To Know
Therapy can be mysterious and intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect. So BuzzFeed Health spoke with three psychologists who all have extensive experience with psychotherapy and here is what they wish people knew about therapy. If you are thinking about starting therapy and have questions,...
My mother was depressed most of my life. Will that happen to me, too? – The Washington Post
So often we struggle to define ourselves as separate from our family history. Sometimes heredity plays a bigger part than we would wish. Yet, learning how to do things differently is always an option. Sometimes all it takes is a caring therapist to help make the small shifts that...
Up To Parents
A free, confidential, and interactive website for divorcing and divorced parents.If you are a divorcing or divorced parent, you will find on this unique website your best defense against unnecessary hurt, turmoil, and expense:focusing on protecting your children. Features articles and videos of couples and children working towards successful co-parenting...
Ten Tips for the Holidays
In addition to his wonderful book, Robert Emery has a website offering parents Ten Tips for the Holidays, a Children’s Bill of Rights. These are tips that could be applied all year long and help parents find the best way to structure difficult times, such as holidays, birthdays, etc.,...
Counseling – how to get the most out of it
If going to counseling is something you’re thinking about or a pursuit you’ve just begun, it can be a daunting process if you don’t know what to expect. So we teamed up with the experts — members of the American Counseling Association — to get you the inside scoop on...