by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 24, 2021 | Family, Parenting, Relationships
Do you find yourself looking longingly at your child’s baby pictures? Do the ads for “dorm room décor” bring you to the brink of tears? Have you recently helped your high school graduate pack up their belongings? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then you might be a new empty...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | May 25, 2021 | Anxiety, Children, Family, Mindfulness, Parenting
Parents-to-be often hear that becoming a parent is “the most wonderful and rewarding experience.” While possibly true, parenthood can also present challenges unlike any you may have experienced previously. If we put parenthood on a pedestal, we may find ourselves...
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 Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Sep 18, 2020 | Introduction, Parenting, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy, Trauma
I am thrilled to join the Therapy Changes family and look forward to serving our diverse and resilient clients. I understand that in your own family you might have received the message that therapy signals weakness, especially for those who really struggle. I received...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 11, 2020 | Depression, Parenting, Teens
Teens have difficult times during COVID-19. They miss seeing their friends and classmates in person. Socializing with peers is an important part of teen development while COVID-19 creates a social distancing challenge. The big letdown of not attending graduations,...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 4, 2020 | Depression, Parenting, Personal Improvement
Think back to pre-COVID-19 and ask yourself: Did you love the excitement of planning trips and finding new places to explore? Did you look forward to eating out with friends? Did you relish a leisurely trip through your favorite store just for fun? Did you look...
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