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Tired of Feeling Scattered?
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | October 3, 2025
How to Build Daily Habits to Improve Focus At 9:04 a.m., I closed eight tabs and stared at my to-do list. “What are the top three priorities for today? Any deadlines sneaking up? Did I send the school supplies?” Okay… focus. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Whether it’s constant “pings” and notifications, […]
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Own Your Weird: It’s not an Insult – It’s a Superpower!
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | September 26, 2025
Weirdo. Freak. Special. Oddball. Unconventional. Strange. Offbeat. Have you ever been called any of these? Many of us have – maybe growing up, or maybe just last week. Maybe you even use some of these terms to describe yourself. Or perhaps your child has been labeled this way. These words aren’t often meant kindly, and […]
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Relationships, Roles, and Reality
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | August 29, 2025
Navigating Life After Baby This article is the third and final installment in our three-part series on maternal mental health. In the first article, ‘Who Am I Now?‘, we explored the emotional identity shift of new motherhood and the profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that come with matrescence. In the second article, ‘When […]
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When Joy and Grief Coexist
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | August 22, 2025
Making Space for the Complex Emotions of Parenthood This article is the second in our three-part series on maternal mental health. In the first article, ‘Who Am I Now?’, we explored the emotional identity shift of new motherhood and the profound changes – physical, emotional, and psychological, that accompany matrescence. Here, we’ll explore the […]
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“Who Am I Now?”
By: Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | August 15, 2025
Understanding the Emotional Identity Shift of New Motherhood Becoming a mother is one of the most profound and life altering transitions a person can go through – yet so few talk about how deeply it reshapes our sense of self. And while there’s a lot of focus on the baby – feeding, sleeping schedules, […]
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First Day of School: Parent Fantasy vs. Reality
By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | August 8, 2025
I’m not quite sure how it’s possible, but the summer is already winding down. In theory, part of me finds the idea of new school supplies and a fresh start appealing. It’s the same part that daydreams about celebrating the kids’ first day back – imagining us sitting around the dinner table, sharing all the […]
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Healthy Coping Skills for Dealing with Challenging Times
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | August 1, 2025
Lately, it seems like we’re all carrying a bit more than usual – and it can feel heavy. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself feeling overwhelmed, and at times, it can feel helpless. Or, you may be navigating a life transition or change, grieving the loss of a loved one, managing relationship […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Trauma
The Physical, Psychological and Relational Benefits of Prayer
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | July 25, 2025
Prayer has long been a core spiritual practice, and growing research in neuroscience and psychology suggests it may also be a powerful tool for mental, emotional, and even physical health. While science is still uncovering the full mechanisms behind prayer’s effects, the evidence suggests it can help reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional resilience. […]
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Understanding and Supporting Immigrant Mental Health
By: Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | July 18, 2025
Why It Matters and How to Help Behind every immigration statistic is a human story – often filled with courage, sacrifice, and silent struggle. While the headlines focus on policy debates and border numbers, the emotional reality of immigration is far more complex. According to the American Immigration Council, about 14.3% of the U.S. […]
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