Blog for Better Living
Self-Care for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color & Tips for Allies
By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | June 26, 2020
Co-authored by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. and Estefani Mejia, B.A. “I don’t know what to say” is a common theme in therapy rooms these days as people grapple with issues of injustice in Black communities. To say these times are difficult is an understatement. When asked what we think about recent events and racial issues, we […]
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Why You Should Get Help Now
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 5, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered every aspect of our lives. From access to health care, our work, education, how we socialize, and how we take care of ourselves, we feel that the world has changed. It has, and it changed quickly. We know it’s temporary, but recovery feels like forever. Those experiencing losses by death, […]
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Finding a Silver Lining
By: Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. | May 23, 2020
Stay-at-home orders affected most of us in the United States for about two months now. Life changed in dramatic ways; the COVID-19 crisis having put additional burdens on our daily existence. Those suffering the loss of loved ones tops the list, followed by the millions who suffer financially due to economic consequences. Adding to the […]
Read MoreDepression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
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And We Danced . . .
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | May 1, 2020
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 virus has had a tremendous impact on the world. I see people overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and afraid of intimate contact with others outside of their family or housemates. Although COVID-19 presents as a novel experience for many, gay men like me see it with a lot familiarity. We’ve […]
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Finding Meaning in Times of Uncertainty
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 31, 2020
We all know the Coronavirus is here. We are living through something that no one on the planet has ever lived through before. No protocols exist for a time like this, no wisdom upon which to rely or set a course to follow. In these strangely surreal times, we feel a myriad of emotions such […]
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Starting 2020 with Mindful Self-reflection Practices
By: Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. | January 2, 2020
The end of the year and the decade presents a natural pause to take time for self-reflection. One can reflect by asking questions such as “did this go as planned?” or “did this go right?” We may find ourselves thinking in black and white terms such as “did I have a good year or a […]
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Open the Gift of Gratitude this Holiday Season
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | December 13, 2019
What do the holidays mean to you? For many, they symbolize a time for family, connection, and rest. And yet we easily let the holidays drive our culture of consumption, of giving and getting gifts, or try to achieve the perfect holiday experience. No wonder the holidays make for significant stress and conflict for so […]
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How to Deal with Your (difficult) Family this Holiday Season
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | November 29, 2019
This article gained popularity when I wrote it several years ago, knowing that many of us feel alone during the holidays or can relate to the sentiment. Back by popular demand is an updated version about how to cope with difficult family members this holiday season. We typically view the holidays as a time of […]
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In This Moment…
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | November 22, 2019
There is bounty in every moment of our lives. But, how do we capture it? You may have heard of the “new age” practice of mindfulness or the mindfulness groups at Therapy Changes and think this new thing has no place in your busy, full life. This is simply not true. Let me dispel that […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Therapy
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