by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 12, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement
Sadly, for many of us, we are all too familiar with emotionally “beating ourselves up”. And, it’s not surprising. We live in a society where we’re taught that being hard on ourselves is the way to success. So, in an effort to get ahead, we criticize...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jul 1, 2016 | Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress
Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors. Caregiving can make an impact on your health, relationships, and state of mind. That’s why taking time to relax, rest, and recharge isn’t just a luxury – it’s a necessity! In this...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jun 24, 2016 | Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress
On an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before your assist anyone else. If you are a caregiver, this rule often is the first to fly out the window. Caring for yourself is...
by Other | May 31, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As a therapist who provides Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I often meet with new clients who have heard a thing or two about CBT work, but have never experienced it. As a new client, you may be intimidated by the idea of undergoing CBT or...
by Other | Apr 8, 2016 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Stress
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As the morning alarm goes off, family members of all ages rush off to start the daily grind of everyday life. Children and teens hurry to face a day of getting ready for school, learning all day, sport practice or music lessons after...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Apr 1, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Stress
I recently took a trip to Death Valley National Park to see the “Super Bloom” of wildflowers – a rare event that is worth seeing. Located in eastern California and Nevada, Death Valley is a unique and special place that has always inspired awe for me. Being in...
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