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There’s an App for That!
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 25, 2019
How mindfulness apps can help and which ones to try How many of you have heard of the benefits of meditation and mindfulness? How many of you have heard of the benefits but don’t know what to do or where to start? Good news – there’s an app for that! “App,” an abbreviation for “application,” […]
Read MoreWhy I Don’t Like New Year’s Resolutions
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 4, 2019
If you’re anything like me, you don’t like New Year’s resolutions. It’s natural at this time of year to reflect on the last twelve months and what we might do differently in the year to come. I do believe that this is a helpful practice, but I do not like the tradition of setting New […]
Read MoreIntegrating Yoga Practices into Therapy
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | November 2, 2018
“Come with me to a yoga class!” said my friend Caroline to me sometime last year. “Why on earth would I want to go to a stretch class with strangers I don’t know?” I thought to myself. If you relate to this sentiment, you are not alone. I harbored great skepticism about the practice of […]
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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 […]
Read MoreCoping with Re-Grief
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 4, 2018
In our society, we are often expected to “get over” our grief and “move on.” Sadly, grief does not work this way as it is not an event but a process as unique as each individual griever. When you lose a loved one, coping with loss is something you do every day for the rest […]
Read MoreAre You Avoiding Your Grief?
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 2, 2018
Understanding the difference between healthy distraction and avoidance Grief feels overwhelming and unbearable at times. It leads to physical changes such as muscle tension and fatigue. Grief can make clear thinking difficult. Making decisions and problem solving may seem impossible. In the throes of grief, even the simplest tasks feel like monumental undertakings. Grieving requires […]
Read MoreThe Prescription for Grief is to Grieve
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | October 27, 2017
“Grief demands to be seen and felt – and when we see it and feel it, grief will break our hearts open into sweeping expansion.” -Joanne Cacciatore The grieving process acts as a long winding road through a myriad of painful and unexpected emotions. Such emotions range from shock and anger to disbelief, guilt, anger, fear, and […]
Read MoreTaking the First Step: Seeking Therapy Following a Loss
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 14, 2017
Reaching out to a therapist is not always easy. It takes tremendous courage to ask for and receive help. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, taking the first step can be even more challenging. When you lose a loved one, whether a parent, spouse, child, a close friend, or even a […]
Read MoreTalking to Children About Divorce
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 2, 2017
Introduction by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. Guest article by Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., New Ways for Families One of the first questions asked by parents who are beginning the divorce process is, “What should we tell the children, and how should we tell them?” Most parents, understandably, have a tough time telling their children about their […]
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