Feeling out of Control?
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 [...]
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The Benefits of Optimism
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 [...]
In Adolescent Therapy, Communication, Depression & Anxiety, Depression Therapy, Mental Health Therapist
Posted Role of the Nervous System in Anxiety and Depression
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? [...]
In Childhood & Adult Grief Loss, Communication, COVID 19, Depression & Anxiety, Mental Health Therapist, School & Behavior Issues
Posted How Should We Think about COVID-19?
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 Are Our Childlen?
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 [...]
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Some of My Favorite Quotes: Topics in Therapy
What is the meaning of life? As a child, I did not enjoy reading; I really did not start enjoying reading until age 16. As I read the classics as an adult, I realized they are more than stories; [...]
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Posted Adolescents and the Homework Wars
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 [...]
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Is All Mental Suffering Due to Avoiding Problems: The Road Less Traveled
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 [...]
When is Adolescent Behavior a Choice?
How often have we said that a child is unmotivated? How about lazy? What about “underperforming?” It is time to open a can of worms regarding whether tween and adolescent behavior is a [...]
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What Can I Do When Depressed or Anxious?
Feeling Depressed or Anxious? Do you feel powerless when you are depressed? Do you feel out of control when you are anxious? I do. In my past, I have suffered under the weight of some major [...]