by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Feb 17, 2015 | Children, Family, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
I recently came back from a dirtbiking trip to Death Valley and the surrounding area refreshed and refocused. There are many things that I love about dirtbiking like the opportunity to explore new places and be physically challenged. However, the aspect of the sport...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Dec 24, 2014 | Children, Family, Relationships, Stress
The holiday season is typically a time of great anticipation and excitement. But for those who are in the early stages of transitioning through divorce, the prospect of facing the holidays without your partner or children may cause some anxiety and sadness. It is okay...
by Other | Mar 27, 2014 | Children, Family, Relationships
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. One of the things that commonly happens when people become parents is this introspection about how they want to influence the life of their child. We can talk idealistically about the values we want to model and instill, yet we are...
by Other | Feb 7, 2014 | Children, Family
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they’re finished, I climb out.” ~Erma Bombeck Parenthood is one of the most challenging, rewarding, confusing and personal growth experiences someone can...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Dec 4, 2013 | Children, Grief
Children and adolescents grieve differently than adults. Grief occurs in many different circumstances, especially for children. In addition to losing a loved one through death, children grieve when the family has to relocate or change schools. In addition, grief...
by Other | Nov 26, 2013 | Children, Family, Relationships
Written by Karin Thebus, Psy.D. Most of us would say that we love our families… that is, until we spend extended periods of time with them. When family members stop playing nice and the gloves come off, many families go to what can only be described as “the dark...
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