by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 27, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Trauma
When we think of childhood, we typically associate feelings of security, love, optimism, and joy. Feeling protected and cared for during our childhood not only allows us to develop a secure sense of self but also healthy relationships later in life. Unfortunately, not...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 13, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
Some clients say they’re ‘just being silly’ when they talk about their problems during therapy. This tells me my clients regard their concerns as unimportant, not valid, or that they do not deserve care and attention. If this is something you’ve heard yourself say, or...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jul 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
As therapists begin offering psychotherapeutic services in person, why would we discontinue teletherapy? A vital resource during the pandemic yields to in-person psychotherapy services offered again now that vaccination rates have increased in our area and safety...
by Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | Jun 28, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement
When is it time to pick up the pieces and make changes? Or, should I sit still and repeat the same pandemic patterns? Having suffered sequestration in worldwide sickness for more than a year, suddenly we’re signaled to move out into our old lives with some forceable...
by Other | Mar 26, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Racial Justice, Therapy, Trauma
Written by Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. A year ago, our lives changed in dramatic ways. Not only did the U.S. make the official announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery were tragically killed, igniting protests for equal...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Mar 12, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
The past year imposed an incredibly challenging time in our lives, in the nation’s history and the world. We can wrestle with our struggles, or we can accept them. By accepting them, we can direct our attention away from the problem toward a way to cope. Of...
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