by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Mar 15, 2019 | Anxiety, Introduction, Therapy
What fascinates me is the powerful role that emotions play in directing human behavior. Emotions are central to our experience, whether they are expressed through the beats of a song that make masses dance together or through psychological symptoms that cause social...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Mar 8, 2019 | Depression, Introduction, LGBTQ+, Therapy
Joining Therapy Changes feels like the culmination of a lifetime of service dedicated to helping others. I started helping others in the 8th grade as a volunteer when my junior high school opened a facility for severely developmentally delayed youth. In high school,...
by Other | Mar 1, 2019 | Mindfulness, Therapy
Written by Haim Shemer, Psy.D. I had the fortune to partake of a Relational Mindfulness class in which our teacher introduced an acronym called “RAIN.” RAIN is a mindful technique used to manage challenging feelings. Taken from the teachings of psychologist, author,...
by Other | Feb 11, 2019 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Therapy, Yoga
Written by Kimberly Nenemay, Psy.D. My first experience with the word “self-care” came to me as a graduate student. The term was used to describe a measure for preventing professional burnout. We were being taught, as burgeoning “helpers” to others, that it was...
by Other | Dec 7, 2018 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Therapy
Written by Haim Shemer, Psy.D. What is anxiety? It’s one of the most distressing emotions that people can experience! If you have ever felt anxious, you may be among the estimated 40 million adults affected by anxiety disorder in the U.S. It is the most common of...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Nov 9, 2018 | Depression, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Therapy
I always feel better when I’ve had some time outside in the sun. The sensation of sun on my skin makes me feel more relaxed and rejuvenated. What about you? People by the millions travel every year to sunny beaches for vacations so they can soak up some sunshine. Even...
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