Blog for Better Living
Understanding Teenage Grief
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | October 4, 2013
Teens grieve differently than adults. They move in and out of strong emotions and often grieve for a longer period of time. Their behavior may range from cold and withdrawn to clingy, to appearing as though they are doing fine. They are often not able to express in words, how they are feeling or what […]
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Finding Meaning from Tragedy: 9/11 12 years later
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | September 11, 2013
9/11 was a turning point in my life. I wasn’t in New York, I didn’t see the smoke and destruction, and yet my life changed that day – as it did for millions of Americans. Every year since then, people across the country have taken a moment to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that […]
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Seven Principles for a Healthy Marriage
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | September 6, 2013
Book Review: Seven Principles of a Healthy Marriage (2000) by John Gottman What makes some relationships last while others fizzle out? This million dollar question has been asked by theorists as well as members of the general public for hundreds of years. Dr. John Gottman has devoted his life’s work to addressing the complex question […]
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Therapy Changes Parent’s Guide: Ending the Nightly Homework Struggle
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | August 21, 2013
On Thursday, August 15, Dr. Rochelle Perper was featured on the FOX5 San Diego morning segment entitled “The Mommy and Daddy Handbook” to ending the nightly homework struggle. You can see the video here. Contrary to what your kids might say, homework is important. In fact, homework is oftentimes one of the first ways kids […]
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The Role of Medication in Therapy
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 25, 2013
For the past twenty years and more, filmmakers have depicted various types of therapy situations. From the comedy Analyze This starring Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal to the provocative HBO series In Treatment, the role of a Psychiatrist has captured the fascination of the general public. Probably the most recognized image of a Psychiatrist […]
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Grief in the Public Media: Mourning the Loss of ‘Glee’ Star Cory Monteith
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 17, 2013
Grief is in the news this week with the death of 31-year old ‘Glee’ actor Cory Monteith who passed away Saturday, July 13th of an overdose of heroin and alcohol. The Canadian-born actor, who played Finn Hudson on the Fox TV series about a high school glee club, has touched thousands of lives with his […]
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Normal or Not? The Distinction between Grief and Depression
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 5, 2013
Recently a client came to my office following the death of her husband. When asked what brought her to therapy, she responded by saying her adult children had suggested she come. “Why?” I asked, for which she replied, “They are worried that I might be depressed.” In fact, many people who are grieving a loss […]
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How to Keep the Fire Burning in a Relationship
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 4, 2013
A long-term healthy relationship takes hard work. This fact is often overlooked because it is easy to become complacent or comfortable in long term relationships or marriages. However, a small increase in time and energy spent on the relationship can reap great rewards. When our relationships are working well, everything else in our lives runs […]
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Being a Stepmother on Mother’s Day
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 13, 2013
Mother’s Day is a time for Mom to be acknowledged for the hard work and unconditional love she offers to her children and family. It is typically celebrated as a time for Mom to bask in the glow of love and attention from her partner and children. For stepmoms, Mother’s Day can trigger the deepest […]
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