by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 12, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy, Trauma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This month provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of mental health, break the stigma surrounding mental health concerns and to encourage anyone who struggles to seek help. The topic of mental health and mental health...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Apr 7, 2023 | Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
Saying “I’m sorry” is an effective way to build trust in relationships and is important for emotional closeness. A good apology reduces stress, creates a new perspective, and gives us a chance to learn something new about ourselves and others. We are all susceptible...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jan 6, 2023 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships
This year I continue the tradition of writing about my personal reflections of the previous year, lessons I’ve learned, and intentions for the future. I hope that you enjoy this article and the musings. At the beginning of 2022, I felt overwhelmed by all the catching...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Nov 25, 2022 | Family, Grief, Holidays, Stress, Trauma
If the holidays don’t feel like the often quoted ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ you aren’t alone in that feeling. At an early age, we learn that the holidays are times for festivity, a time for the entire family to come together in perfect joy. Social media shows...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 12, 2022 | Depression, Grief, Relationships
Coping with the loss of someone you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. In fact, few things compare to the devastation and pain that follow the death of a loved one. Life doesn’t feel the same anymore. You feel empty, crushed, and lonely. You may doubt your...
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