by Other | Jul 1, 2019 | Anxiety, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Substance Abuse
Written by John Mark Krejci, Ph.D. Experts say it takes about 10 years to master a skill. Given that, I have gained relative expertise in the field of psychology, but in the sport of kiteboarding, it took ten years for me to be a total beginner! If you don’t...
by Other | Oct 5, 2018 | Anger, Anxiety, Grief, Mindfulness, Sleep/Relaxation
Written by Haim Shemer, Psy.D. Are you aware of your emotions? Can you identify the emotions that give rise to your feelings of anxiety, disturbance, bad behavior, or other uneasy states of mind? To help us with meanings, Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jun 15, 2018 | Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Co-authored by Dr. Rochelle Perper and Dr. Francine Martinez “So ask me if I am alright. ‘I’m fine; I’m always fine.’ You see this look in my eyes. ‘No, I’m fine. I am always fine.’ There is a corpse behind my smile. ‘Listen, I am fine....
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 4, 2018 | Grief, Holidays
In our society, we are often expected to “get over” our grief and “move on.” Sadly, grief does not work this way as it is not an event but a process as unique as each individual griever. When you lose a loved one, coping with loss is something you do every day for the...
by Other | Apr 27, 2018 | Depression, Grief, Mindfulness, Relationships
Written by Paul Paris, Ph.D. When we talk about forgiveness, we typically think in terms of forgiving others. When others have wronged us, we often struggle with the ability to forgive them. Maybe they haven’t yet acknowledged or apologized. Maybe they have passed...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Mar 2, 2018 | Grief, Stress
Understanding the difference between healthy distraction and avoidance Grief feels overwhelming and unbearable at times. It leads to physical changes such as muscle tension and fatigue. Grief can make clear thinking difficult. Making decisions and problem solving may...
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