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 [...]
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 [...]
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Some of My Favorite Quotes: Topics in Therapy
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 [...]
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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 [...]
Is There a Communication Disorder?
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 Much Do Grades Matter?
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 [...]
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 [...]
What do ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s, and Many Teens Have in Common?
Do you see your adolescent as disorganized and forgetful of tasks? What about having a hard time learning to stop himself (impulse control)? Does she seem to repeat the same mistake? Well, [...]