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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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How to Cope with a Break Up
By: Other | August 28, 2013
Written by Rebecca Zygar Whatever the reason, however inevitable or unpredictable the end of the relationship is, breaking up is hard to do. Healing after a breakup can take time. By learning how to cope with your break up in a healthy manner, you actually have the chance to learn more about yourself and grow […]
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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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Boosting Your Mental Strength for Maximum Performance
By: Other | August 14, 2013
Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. Imagine it’s the World Cup Soccer series. And this is the match in which the World Cup champion is determined. The teams are tied 1-1. The game goes into overtime with two 15-minute periods. The teams alternate in scoring goals. Whoever scores the first goal is identified as the World […]
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Grieving the Loss of a Pet
By: Other | August 7, 2013
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. According to the Humane Society of the United States there are over 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats that are living as part of a human family, and there are over 2-3 million cats and dogs who are adopted each year. Adoptions are only one indicator of the commitment […]
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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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Trouble with Your Teen?
By: Other | June 27, 2013
Written by Rebecca Zygar Parenting can be the most rewarding experience. However, it can also be very difficult, especially through the teen years and specifically in these modern times. It is important to develop and maintain strong bonds within the family. Teens need to know that their parents can handle their issues, however complicated they […]
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