by Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | Feb 10, 2023 | Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
We all have moments of feeling low when life isn’t going our way. Creating change is difficult when it takes most of your energy to just get through the day. Feeling stuck and down can sometimes be triggered by a relationship or work issue. Or, in some cases, there’s...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jan 6, 2023 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships
This year I continue the tradition of writing about my personal reflections of the previous year, lessons I’ve learned, and intentions for the future. I hope that you enjoy this article and the musings. At the beginning of 2022, I felt overwhelmed by all the catching...
by Gregory E. Koch, Psy.D. | Dec 30, 2022 | Family, LGBTQ+, Relationships
This article is inspired by friends and clients who recently shared with me about their coming out journey. In my article Relationship Tips for Gay Men…and anyone else smart enough to read this article, I suggest that gay men “celebrate their gay” by...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 30, 2022 | Anger, Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Most people are concerned with being liked and fear rejection by others, but those with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) are hypersensitive to this possibility and the repercussions are profound. A desire to be liked and accepted by others is a deeply embedded...
by Other | Sep 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Written by Stephanie Salo, Psy.D. If you dread social situations because you worry about being perceived as “weird,” or if you feel awkward around new people or in groups, you are likely experiencing the immobilizing effect of social anxiety. Although it is common to...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Experiences such as loss, pain, and disappointment are unavoidable parts of being human. If we want to feel the good stuff in life such as love, connection, and proud moments, then we must also accept the risk of the flip side of these experiences. For example, if you...
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