Self-Esteem and Its Relationship To Mental Health
One common goal for therapy that clients often share with me in their first session is “I want to work on improving my self-esteem.” What is self-esteem? At its most Read More …
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Adult Relationships
Childhood experiences are crucial to our emotional development. Our parents, who are our primary attachment figures, play an important role in how we experience the world because they lay the Read More …
Understanding Emotional Trauma and Its Influence On Our Core Beliefs
If you’re like me, at one point you probably have fallen into the trap of thinking specifically about war veterans or sexual abuse survivors when you hear the word Read More …
Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Controlling Parents and the Children Who Love Them
Do you have a mom that constantly provides unsolicited advice on how to raise your children? Do you have memories of dad yelling at you for missing that free throw Read More …
Perfectly Imperfect: The Detrimental Effects of Perfectionism and the Art of Self-Acceptance
Striving for success in life is a trait we find desirable in others, something we would like to think we do in our own lives. We embrace hard work, reward Read More …
Recovering From Trauma
At the beginning of my therapy career, my passion was working with families. The family system is like a well-oiled machine; every person in the unit has a role and Read More …
Mindfulness: Training Your Mind to Live In the Moment For a More Fulfilling Life
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 …
Hovering Helicopters and the Anxiety it Breeds: The Effects of Over-Parenting On Children
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 …
Loneliness During The Holidays
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 …
Suffering in Silence: The Madness That’s Called “Depression”
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 …