Blog for Better Living
Terror At The Finish Line: Understanding Trauma Reaction After The Boston Marathon Attacks
By: Other | May 29, 2013
Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. The culture of athletic events has developed over the course of thousands of years. Athleticism has been defined and viewed as a sign of physical strength and incredible focus. Some say that certain athletes are on the verge of being superheroes. Over time, athleticism has come to be viewed as […]
Read MorePets as Therapy
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 7, 2013
For those of you who visit our office regularly, and who may have come on that “special Thursday” once a month, you may have met our furry friend, Kalvin. He is a beautiful German Shepard brought to us by our Client Care Director, Rebecca. What started out as an experiment has proven to be a […]
Read MoreGetting the Most Out of Therapy
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | February 27, 2013
You should be discriminating when choosing a professional to help you through the most trying times in your life. In fact, research shows that the most significant factor contributing to successful outcome in therapy is the quality of the therapeutic relationship (Lambert, 2001). A common misconception is that it is not okay to speak up […]
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