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...
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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...
Preventing Anxiety in Your Child
As reported by NPR, a recent study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry examined how parents who have anxiety disorder can reduce the likelihood of their children also having anxiety. Family-based therapy, along with psychoeducation about warning signs of anxiety and coping strategies, were found to be more effective than just providing handouts...
Controlling Anger Before It Controls You
We all know what anger is, and we’ve all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal...
Children and Anxiety
How to talk to kids about anxiety. Sometimes being able to name what troubles you is half way to solving it. Remember the story of Rumpelstiltskin? This kid friendly article can help you the parent start a conversation with your child about when worrying become a habit called ‘anxiety’....
9 quick tips to improve your mental health – The Washington Post
This short article gives concise helpful suggestions for improving your mood. I appreciate how some of the suggestions are even supported by studies. I particularly the section on ‘Aim for meaning, not pleasure.’ Achieving better mental health sometimes requires professional help. People may need a therapist or even medication...