Happy Holidays: Getting the Most out of the Holidays
The holidays can be a major spiritual and religious celebration for some. To others, it is a time to see family, especially children. Of course, there are some people for whom the holiday season is pretty tough but there are ways to make the most out of the holidays.
Difference Between Stress and Anxiety: Does it Matter?
Stress and anxiety tend to have similar if not identical characteristics – sufferers experience symptoms such as worry, perseveration, overwhelm, reduced energy level, heart racing, difficulty sleeping, physical shaking, muscular tension, changes in blood sugar levels, decreased immunity, and even ulcers.
Gaslighting: It’s A Type of Emotional Abuse
Gaslighting: The emergence of a widely accepted term for this specific form of manipulation or emotional abuse is actually a good thing, as having clear language can facilitate discussion. I believe that acknowledging the phenomenon of gaslighting as a legitimate form of abuse is vital, given that it involves a deliberate campaign of deception designed to make a person question their reality.
Are You Dreading the Holidays? Feel Guilty?
Are you dreading the holidays already? You are not alone. Let’s try to make the best of things by altering our outlook.
The Therapeutic Benefits of a Mindful Yoga Practice
As a regular yoga practitioner and occasional instructor, I am frequently asked questions from curious folks who have heard about the benefits of yoga but are nervous to begin. One common concern is that they are overwhelmed about what type of class to take-vinyasa, power, hot, hatha, gentle, kundalini, goat (yes, goat yoga is a thing)…
More on Divorce: Impact on Children and Career
Some considerations on how divorce can impact your career and your children. Couples counseling can be an effective forum for creating a reasonable communication plan.
A stressed out client: her journey to a more peaceful mind
For those of us who experience chronic stress, it can feel so overwhelming that it prevents us from experiencing some of the good things that life has to offer. Consider Allegra*, a mother of 3 young children with her partner Alex.
Job Search: Got Too Much Time on Your Hands
Experienced a layoff? Company shut down? Been at home taking care of family and want to re-enter the world of paid employment? Most people I know have found themselves without a job, sometimes quite unexpectedly.
With an amicable divorce, everyone wins.
About 50% of marriages result in divorce in the US and there are some best practices to consider, especially if you have kids.
Grief: the tragic loss of a loved one
Grief Counseling: Coping with the loss of a loved one
More Questions & Answers about Starting Therapy
More about what to expect when starting therapy from a therapist.
What’s it like working with a therapist?
This blog provides some insights regarding therapy for those who believe they may need support but feel uneasy about the experience.
Help, no one is calling me back! Finding a therapist
It can be tough to find a therapist - some helpful suggestions
Challenges of Perfectionism: Part II of II
Part II on perfectionism. Discusses some techniques to reduce the negative impact of perfectionism and create resiliency.
Being Perfect: Is Perfectionism the Enemy?
Perfectionism describes a common belief where a person is overly consumed with being perfect in some or multiple ways, such that it results in emotional/psychological distress. IT’s tough because perfection sounds like a good thing!