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...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting
When our kids feel anxious or scared, any parent would want to jump in and save them from emotional discomfort. In our busy lives, we tend to jump in too soon or brush concerns aside with a quick “there’s nothing to worry about.” Whether you tend to jump in as a...
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