Recently I have been struck by the stark difference between two philosophies of living.  Let us call the first one “Do Something” and the second one “Wait, Let (as in, let it come to you).” The [...]

HOW OPTIMISTIC ARE YOU? Would you like to protect yourself against depression and anxiety?  Would you like to be more resilient and optimistic?  Would you like to prevent having to Google [...]

How the Nervous System works in Depression and Anxiety Have you ever been startled by a horn, a siren, or another loud noise?  Ever felt rejected by a nonresponse from a friend or family member?  [...]

Most people in our country and throughout the world are anxious and worried about COVID 19, the Coronavirus.  Anxiety levels are sky high, people are getting sick and dying, and a lot of [...]

How Optimistic is Your Child? Would you like to protect your child against depression and anxiety?  Would you like for your child to be more resilient and optimistic?  Would you like to prevent [...]

What is the meaning of life? The soul is healed by being with children1  –Dostoyevsky As a child, I did not enjoy reading; I really did not start enjoying reading until age 16.  As I read [...]

Parent-Adolescent Homework Wars Do you dread the end of summer break because you will have to battle with your adolescent about doing homework?  You ask yourself, “Why doesn’t s/he just DO her [...]

What is the best book ever written about psychological growth?  Which book would I recommend to everyone who Googles “therapist near me,” regardless of their mental health desires/needs?  No one [...]

Communication: “Not you,” I said. The way in which we say things has a big impact on the success of our conversations.  Have you ever felt like someone was not hearing what you are saying?  Do [...]

How Important Are Grades? When is the last time someone asked you what your grades were in high school or college?  Think about it for one minute.  I could end the blog now! Our teens are under [...]