by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jan 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
What is anxiety? You know that feeling of fear on the first day at your new job? That’s anxiety. Do you recall that apprehension you felt before speaking in public? That’s anxiety. Remember that uncomfortable feeling when moving to a new town? That’s anxiety…and...
by Other | Jan 2, 2020 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress, Therapy
Written by Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. The end of the year and the decade presents a natural pause to take time for self-reflection. One can reflect by asking questions such as “did this go as planned?” or “did this go right?” We may find ourselves thinking in black and...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Nov 22, 2019 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Therapy
There is bounty in every moment of our lives. But, how do we capture it? You may have heard of the “new age” practice of mindfulness or the mindfulness groups at Therapy Changes and think this new thing has no place in your busy, full life. This is simply not true....
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Nov 8, 2019 | Anxiety, Family, Holidays, LGBTQ+
The holidays are times of joy and sharing, and so it should be for the LGBTQ+ community too. The holidays for that community can include times of particular stress as we return to our original families to celebrate the season. Some families show more affirming...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 11, 2019 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Trauma
A common misconception is that professional Psychologists “have it all figured out.” As a professional Psychologist, I can say as our little known secret is that we don’t have it all figured out. At least, not always. I may have the training and education, but I am...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
Exploring the Role of Medication for Mental Health Disorders The slogan, “Better Living Through Chemistry” was originally coined by DuPont, an American chemical company, in the 1930s. The slogan is also the title of a 2014 movie featuring Jane Fonda and Ray Liotta!...
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