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...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 27, 2017 | Grief
“Grief demands to be seen and felt – and when we see it and feel it, grief will break our hearts open into sweeping expansion.” -Joanne Cacciatore The grieving process acts as a long winding road through a myriad of painful and unexpected emotions. Such emotions range...
by Other | Oct 20, 2017 | Anxiety, Grief, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress, Therapy
Written by Paul Paris, Ph.D. Do you procrastinate? Do you push off the stuff you don’t want to do to some indeterminate future? Avoiding things in day to day life is fairly common, especially when associated with something unpleasant or something we just do not want...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Aug 11, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
You have made the difficult decision to meet with a therapist. But, what will you work on in therapy? What will be the goals of your treatment? Deciding to meet with a therapist for the first time takes strength and courage, especially while experiencing emotional...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2017 | Grief, Therapy
Reaching out to a therapist is not always easy. It takes tremendous courage to ask for and receive help. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, taking the first step can be even more challenging. When you lose a loved one, whether a parent, spouse, child, a...
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