When I mention the concept of mindfulness to my clients, I can almost see the dread cloud over their eyes. Those that have heard of mindfulness and tried it at Read More …
Helicopter parenting is a term that was first coined in 1969 by Dr. Haim Ginott, psychotherapist and parent educator, in his book “Between Parent and Teenager.” A helicopter parent is Read More …
As this season comes to an end and we are about to enter a new year, I’ve had time to reflect on how difficult it is to maintain a healthy Read More …
It’s that time of year again; poinsettias decorate the entryways of local shops and offices, holiday music plays in the elevator and hallways of public buildings, commercials on television bombard Read More …
The recent and unexpected death of Robin Williams has sparked discussion regarding depression and mental illness overall. Common statements I often hear about suicide and depression are “He’s just lazy.” Read More …
In therapy, I often work with people who seem to get assertiveness and aggression confused. “I don’t want to be mean” or “I don’t want to get that person mad” Read More …
Anxiety disorders affect approximately 20 percent of the American population, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This makes anxiety one of the more common mental illnesses, but Read More …
“I don’t know if I can trust my spouse again.” “Can I get this past this?” “I don’t know how to prove that I won’t do this again.” These are Read More …
I heard the word “frenemy” for the first time several years ago while watching an episode of Sex and the City. A simplistic definition would say that these are individuals Read More …
Many people often mistake self-esteem for arrogance. In session, clients I work with have difficulty acknowledging personal strengths and things that they’ve done well because of this very reason. Read More …
