When Being Positive Doesn’t Work
At some point in your life, you have probably either been told or told someone else “be positive” when faced with a challenging situation or negative emotions. What this means …
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Self-Soothing for the Emotional Teen
It goes without saying that adolescence can be a turbulent time for teens (and their parents). Dealing with various stressors like grades or peer relationships can cause teens to quickly …
The Balance of Caregiving and Self-Care
While caring for a loved one can be rewarding, it can also add many stressors to your life. Without realizing it you start to neglect your personal health, family responsibilities, …
Acute and Chronic Illness: Challenges and Insights
Over the many years I have been a psychotherapist I have had the honor to work with people who were dealing with acute and chronic illness. When the HIV/AIDS epidemic …
So You Want to Get Married
How do we know when we have found “the one”? When I ask my patients and friends who are dating or engaged I often hear many of the same responses: …
