by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Feb 5, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Family, Parenting
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have made every transition and challenge much harder. Becoming a new parent is no exception. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) impacted 15-20% of moms before the pandemic. Now in its midst, experts estimate the rates of...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Nov 29, 2019 | Family, Holidays, Stress
This article gained popularity when I wrote it several years ago, knowing that many of us feel alone during the holidays or can relate to the sentiment. Back by popular demand is an updated version about how to cope with difficult family members this holiday season....
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 Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Aug 31, 2018 | Children, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
The final weeks of summer are upon us. The sun is out, final vacations are being savored. We have the time and space to interact with the people around us. Weekend adventures and warm evenings prompt us to step outside to engage with the natural world. We noticeably...
by Other | May 18, 2018 | Children, Family, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Do you find yourself multitasking to get through the day? Is your to-do list longer than you will ever accomplish? Do you frequent your phone to pick up messages, check your calendar, or read something interesting? If you answer yes to...
by Other | Feb 2, 2018 | Children, Family, Parenting, Teens
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “If you just learn a single trick, Scout, you`ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb inside of his skin and walk...
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