Blog for Better Living
You Are What You Think
By: Other | July 11, 2018
Written by Haim Shemer, Psy.D. Let’s think about thoughts for a moment. We have heard and seen the phrase “you are what you think” quoted many times in many places. It is one of the most powerful statements that I like to share with others, but with much caution. The phrase is simple. It is […]
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Thoughts on Interdependence at Commencement
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | June 22, 2018
It’s graduation season! A graduation ceremony is also known as commencement wherein the completion of something arduous and challenging is recognized while celebrating the beginning of a new journey. I attended a graduation ceremony this weekend and had some nostalgia reflecting back on my own graduation experiences. The excitement, relief, and anticipation of what’s next […]
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Coping with Suicide Loss
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 15, 2018
Co-authored by Dr. Rochelle Perper and Dr. Francine Martinez “So ask me if I am alright. ‘I’m fine; I’m always fine.’ You see this look in my eyes. ‘No, I’m fine. I am always fine.’ There is a corpse behind my smile. ‘Listen, I am fine. Always, always fine as fine can be.’ ‘Are you […]
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Mindfulness…the Loving Kind
By: Other | June 1, 2018
Written by Joy Francisco, Ph.D. What is mindfulness? And why is there a special loving kind of mindfulness? Mindfulness is living in the present moment. Mindfulness can be utilized as a form of self-compassion. And, self-compassion is what you need to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Together they help you to love yourself and […]
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~ Present and Pleasant ~
By: Other | May 18, 2018
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Do you find yourself multitasking to get through the day? Is your to-do list longer than you will ever accomplish? Do you frequent your phone to pick up messages, check your calendar, or read something interesting? If you answer yes to any of these, I’ll bet your family and friends […]
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Spring: The Season for a Fresh Start
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | April 20, 2018
Renewal, rebirth, and regrowth: these are words commonly associated with Spring. All begin with the prefix “re,” which means “again,” “is back,” or signals repetition. Spring, therefore, is a season of action, to redo or begin again. For me, Spring compels me to enjoy the outside and nature more and to feel reenergized. For many […]
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Reframing Failure
By: Other | April 6, 2018
Written by Joy Francisco, Ph.D. “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” — J.K. Rowling All situations that happen to us in life have no inherent meaning. We are the […]
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Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Haim Shemer
By: Other | March 30, 2018
Written by Haim Shemer, Psy.D. I am happy and thrilled to be a part of Therapy Changes! I look forward to working with the Therapy Changes team and the clients we serve. Being a therapist has been a dream and a goal for me from a very young age. During my teen years, I loved […]
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A Funny Thing Happened at the Dinner Party . . .
By: Other | March 23, 2018
Written by Mike Campbell, Ed.D. The topic of self perception arose at a dinner party with friends. The host asked each guest how they believed others in the room perceived them. The question gave most of us pause. A few asked for a second glass of wine. When I thought more about the question, I […]
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