by Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | Feb 28, 2025 | Grief, Perinatal
The decision to begin family planning is typically an exciting time for couples or individuals. It’s a time filled with hope, excitement, and anticipation for the experiences to come. As we envision our future, we begin to consider what kind of parent we want to be,...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Feb 11, 2025 | Grief, Personal Improvement, Stress
This year, I’m continuing the tradition of sharing my personal reflections on the past year and my intentions for the year ahead. The new year is typically a time for reflection and gratitude, but to be honest, this has been a difficult practice for me lately. It’s...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Nov 8, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships
How can we possibly say goodbye to someone we love when they approach the end of their life? It seems like an impossible task because we simply don’t want to say goodbye to the people we love – especially if we are saying goodbye forever. Facing this certainty feels...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Mar 15, 2024 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Have you ever felt SO mad, sad, or frustrated that you don’t know what to do with yourself? In these moments, what tools and coping skills do you have to manage your emotions effectively? Do you use alcohol or other substances to calm or numb yourself? Do you lash out...
by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Nov 10, 2023 | Anger, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Family, Grief, Parenting, Perinatal, Relationships
If you are an expectant parent, you’ve undoubtedly been asked: “Do you want a boy or a girl?” All expectant parents have their own ideas and expectations about the biological sex of their future child and create fantasies around what an ideal family looks like. The...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Jul 7, 2023 | Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Last year I embarked on a journey that required hard work, involved risk, and did not have great odds for a positive outcome. I was going to have an empowering experience bringing my second baby into the world. I believed that if I succeeded, the outcome would be life...
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