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 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 [...]
In Adolescent Therapy, Articles, Depression & Anxiety, Mental Health Therapist, School & Behavior Issues
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 [...]