Blog for Better Living

Teen Addiction: What you Need to Know

By: Other | September 27, 2013

Written by Karin Thebus, Psy.D. Addiction has devastating effects on all who become addicted, but adolescents are especially vulnerable to the effects of addiction. The behaviors and thought processes associated with adolescence are unique, and therefore a need exists for a specialized treatment to address the problems of teenage addiction. The disease of addiction in […]

Family, Therapy

Finding Work-Life Balance – Is it Really Possible?

By: Other | September 18, 2013

Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “A time for everything: A time to relax and a time to be busy, a time to frolic and a time to labor, a time to receive and a time to give, a time to begin and a time to finish.” –Unknown Author School is back in session, summer vacation is […]

Personal Improvement

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 […]

Family, Grief, Therapy

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 […]

Relationships

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 […]

Relationships, Therapy

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 […]

Children, Family

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 […]

Personal Improvement

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 […]

Grief

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 […]

Therapy