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How to Achieve Interpersonal Effectiveness
By: Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | August 21, 2020
Do you feel like you’re getting what you need in relationships? Do you ever find yourself just going along with other people? not really standing up for yourself? participating in something you don’t want to? feeling dissatisfied or irritated? not even knowing the reasons why? Increasing your interpersonal effectiveness skills can help decrease these annoyed, […]
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Maintaining Motivation Amidst Uncertainty
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | July 17, 2020
We all need motivation not only for important things we must do but also for those we like to do. Motivation is dynamic as with many other psychological constructs. External and internal factors influence motivation, changing it frequently. External circumstances created by the pandemic cause uncertainty all around us. We do not know what the […]
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How to be Patient with Yourself and Others in a Changing World
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 10, 2020
We live in a time where everything can change at an accelerated pace. No protocol exists for a time like this, no wisdom upon which to rely or set a course to follow. If ever there was a time when we should show patience, it would be now, right? After all, we’ve never done this […]
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Caps Off to the Class of 2020!
By: Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | May 29, 2020
A round of congratulations goes to the graduating college class of 2020! Besides achievement, a typical senior year is characterized by mixed feelings of anxiety and excitement as you approach life’s next chapter. However, the coronavirus pandemic created its own unique set of challenges for 2020 graduates. I can imagine distance learning and staying indoors […]
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Finding a Silver Lining
By: Other | May 23, 2020
Written by Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. 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 […]
Read MoreDepression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Dr. Lisa Card Strong Joins Therapy Changes
By: Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | May 8, 2020
I am thrilled to join the Therapy Changes team to provide specialized care for trauma and personal growth, depression, and anxiety. With more than 19 years of experience as a psychologist, I found that working in private practice exists as my sweet spot. The opportunity to accompany and assist individuals on their journey of growth […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Introduction, Personal Improvement, Therapy, Trauma
Sit Less, Move More
By: Other | April 24, 2020
Written by Lesley Ross, M.D. “Just how much exercise do I need for better mental health?” I get this question often. We don’t know for sure but we do know that the mind won’t heal without looking also at whole body health. Evidence consistently supports that even a small amount of physical activity can prove […]
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When You’re Off the Clock but Can’t Punch Out
By: Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | March 20, 2020
Not that long ago, the ultimate status symbol was one of leisure and relaxation but busyness in the office and social media posts constitute today’s most important status updates. While overworking can give a sense of recognition from others and impart some sense of importance for self, it might lead to deteriorating health effects and […]
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The Hidden Benefits of Owning Our Own Pain and Facing It Head On
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | February 28, 2020
Coping with our own pain and suffering is something I talk about often in therapy. Coping skills help us own our own pain and suffering while offering powerful options for dealing with them head on. But that’s not all. Many skills exist for helping us cope with difficult emotions, such as accepting our experiences for […]
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