by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 18, 2013 | Grief
For those who have experienced loss, disappointment, betrayal, or trauma, the expression get over it and move on is a difficult concept to accept. If you have ever experienced the deep sorrow, confusion, sense of loneliness and aimlessness associated with the...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 11, 2013 | Children, Family
We live in a culture where photos are airbrushed and perfection reigns supreme. Our society today provides role models that are seemingly perfect. Teens in particular are vulnerable to wanting to “fit in” by emulating what they see in the media by striving perfection....
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 4, 2013 | Children, Grief
Teens grieve differently than adults. They move in and out of strong emotions and often grieve for a longer period of time. Their behavior may range from cold and withdrawn to clingy, to appearing as though they are doing fine. They are often not able to express in...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 11, 2013 | Family, Grief, Therapy
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...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 6, 2013 | Relationships
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...
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