by Other | Aug 25, 2017 | Relationships, Therapy
Written by Paula Fortune, Intern We all have needs. We recognize the most basic needs when we feel hungry, tired, or unsafe. These needs have simple solutions that we can accomplish independently. Emotional needs, however, become more complicated when we ask them to...
by Other | Aug 18, 2017 | Depression, Personal Improvement, Therapy
Written by Paul Paris, Ph.D. Some of us enjoy writing. Some of us loathe it. Like any personal affinity or dislike, the process of writing may inspire and resonate with us or we may feel indifferent about it — a task with which we just don’t connect. The reasons...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Aug 11, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
You have made the difficult decision to meet with a therapist. But, what will you work on in therapy? What will be the goals of your treatment? Deciding to meet with a therapist for the first time takes strength and courage, especially while experiencing emotional...
by Other | Jul 28, 2017 | Children, Parenting, Therapy
Written by Mike Campbell, Ed.D. A common question I encounter in my work with children is, “Does my child have ADHD or is he or she just being a typical kid?” To this question, I answer that children with ADHD show signs of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2017 | Grief, Therapy
Reaching out to a therapist is not always easy. It takes tremendous courage to ask for and receive help. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, taking the first step can be even more challenging. When you lose a loved one, whether a parent, spouse, child, a...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 12, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Stress, Therapy
Life is hard. Yet, many of us make it worse by being hard on ourselves. We waste precious time beating ourselves up, wallowing in guilt, or chastising ourselves for mistakes we feel we’ve made. We live in a “Get Over It and Move On” society where we are implicitly or...
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