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Personal Growth and Therapy
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | June 26, 2015
We welcome you to listen my Personal Growth and Therapy podcast with RadioReflections: LISTEN About The Episode, by RadioReflections In this episode Rochelle Perper, psychologist and principle therapist at Therapy Changes discusses the nuts and bolts of therapy. Information regarding when and how to begin and end therapy, what questions to ask a potential therapist, […]
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Teens and Marijuana: What Every Parent Needs To Know
By: Other | June 10, 2015
Written by Karin Thebus, Psy.D. With marijuana use on the rise in the United States, and an increase in potency of the drug, addiction specialists are seeing more daily/heavy use of marijuana among teens, according to an expert from Columbia University Medical School. A report released last year by the U.N. Office on Drugs and […]
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Worden’s Four Tasks of Grieving
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 26, 2015
Over the years I have had both the privilege and pleasure of working with many clients and their families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Many of my client’s will ask, “Will this pain ever go away?” Recognizing the grieving is a unique and challenging process, there is no easy answer to […]
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It’s About the Journey… and Your Perspective
By: Other | May 19, 2015
Written by Stefanie Platt, Psy.D. As I approached my 30s, I, unlike many of my friends, welcomed the decade with great joy, as this decade was the one where all of the good things happen, including welcomed stability. My excitement has often been countered by fear experienced by my peers. I frequently hear the disappointment […]
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The ‘Up’ Side of Feeling Down
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 16, 2015
In today’s culture, everyone loves to be happy. Just look at posts on Facebook and other social media of people smiling and having a wonderful time. Bookstores are full of self-help books and you can’t go online without finding an article on “how to be happier.” We’re inundated with the craze to be happy – […]
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Creating A Bully-free, Safe Environment For Children
By: Other | April 10, 2015
Written by Stefanie Platt, Psy.D. When I reflect back on my childhood, I have several happy and carefree memories. However, witnessing the bully-inflicted torment of my peers has tainted some of these memories. I recall standing by in disbelief when some of my friends ruined another close friend’s 13th birthday by stomping on her celebratory […]
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Spring Time: A Time to Nourish your Well-Being
By: Other | March 26, 2015
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Spring is in the air! It is a season filled with hope, growth, new life and excitement. The weather is warming, the plants are in bloom, ideas and plans of new activities begin to emerge. If you are a gardener, you know that Spring is a time to nurture your […]
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Depression: A problem for many older adults
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 19, 2015
Depression is a common problem in older adults. The symptoms of depression affect every aspect of life, including one’s energy, appetite, sleep, and interest in work, hobbies, and relationships. Unfortunately, senior depression is often overlooked, and many depressed seniors do not get the help that they need. Depression in older adults is often overlooked for […]
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Health and Mood
By: Other | March 10, 2015
Eat, Sleep, and Be Merry: How Your Health Regimen Impacts Your Mood Written by Stefanie Platt, Psy.D. As a child, I grew up in a household where my parents were ill-informed on the significance of nutrition. They were blessed with fast metabolisms; subsequently, they did not feel compelled to focus much attention on dietary needs […]
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