May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Every year, a particular theme is designated for the month to highlight an important aspect of mental health. This year’s theme is Fitness for the Mind and for the Body, and it focuses on acknowledging the connection between mental and physical well-being. It explores the role of nutrition, exercise, […]

Reports of mass violence have become a frequent occurrence. Normally, one is able to bounce back and reclaim once sense of security, but school shootings are different. We know it is natural to experience a variety of emotions in the aftermath. To strengthen your resilience and for some of you, manage the loss, we have […]

One hundred years from now, America in 2017 will exist only in history books. Those future writers will have plenty of material to work with: mass shootings, terrorism fears, international turmoil, and “fake news.” But those facts probably won’t capture the anxiety that’s been generated by these events. A poll conducted earlier this year by […]

December strikes, and the holiday party invitations start to pour in. Christmas cheer rushes in from every angle: Facebook floods with photos and invites, cards demand you have a Merry Christmas, all reminders of how this is the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are meant to be merry, so you might feel […]

Therapy can be incredibly helpful and healing in the midst of struggle, but it’s not “one size fits all” and sometimes it can be challenging to find the right fit. If you have tried therapy before and been frustrated by a lack of progress, it’s possible you haven’t found the right therapist for you. Having […]

Much has been written about how people are lonelier than ever before. The emerging reliance on social media has made us simultaneously more connected and disconnected. We may be in touch with many more people than ever before and may have hundreds or even thousands of “friends” but far fewer with whom we share deep, […]

Whether you recognize the term or not, at some point you have dealt with a cognitive distortion. These are thoughts that feel like the truth, but they describe an emotional reality rather than an objective one. For those struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, often chronic and significant cognitive distortions play a big role in […]

Nurture children who are bright, confident, and better able to navigate the intricacies of life. As parents, we want the very best for our kids. We work hard to raise strong individuals who will go on to lead happy lives and have good moral standing. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves questioning our parenting choices, crossing […]

When we are in a vulnerable place, triggered, overextended, overwhelmed, stressed, hormonal, whatever, we function from a less than resourceful state and therefore can very easily fall prey to negative thinking, victimization, sabotaging, undermining, deprecating, blaming, abuse, neglect and rejection of self and others. When in this state we cannot see the good, the beautiful, […]

Regardless of the status of your relationship, or if you are not currently involved, there is no reason to not have a love life… Take a moment to think about the relationships in your life, including the one with your Self… How do you do Love? How do you show others you care? How do […]