by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Mar 18, 2016 | Children, Family, Parenting
When parents decide to have more than one child, it usually involves a fantasy about a perfect relationship between siblings. The reality is that sibling rivalry exists to some degree in virtually every family in which there is more than one child. It’s completely...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Feb 20, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Stress
For those of you who have visited our Point Loma office recently, you may have met our new furry friend, Rue. Rue was brought to us by our Billing Operations Manager, Monique. Rue is not just an office pet, but his presence is a wonderful adjunct to the therapy...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jan 29, 2016 | Family, Personal Improvement, Relationships
No matter how much we love our partner, or how happy we may be in our relationship, feelings of anger are inevitable. Bottling up your anger or expressing it in the wrong way can damage trust and result in a loss of intimacy in your relationship. However, expressing...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Dec 21, 2015 | Family, Holidays, Personal Improvement
The holiday season is typically a time of great anticipation and excitement. But, for those of us who have experienced a loss, this time of year can be a very difficult. Memories of good times and togetherness around this time of year serve to remind us of our loss....
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Nov 23, 2015 | Family, Personal Improvement, Relationships
People often ask me: “Do I have to forgive in order to heal?” This is a very powerful question. Whether we have been wronged by a spouse who is unfaithful, a parent who let us down as a child, or a friend who betrayed our confidence, the question of whether and how to...
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