By Sharon Martin, LCSW ~ 3 min read Life has a way of surprising us – sometimes in wonderful ways and sometimes challenging us in ways we never could have imagined. Most of us like to feel in control. We like things to be predictable. We like it when we can plan something and make it happen. We like it...[ read more ]
Reported on ScienceDaily.com: “In a study, teens rarely talked to their parents about potentially risky online experiences. Parents and children often have much different perceptions of and reactions to the same online situations. Some of these situations may include cyberbullying, sexual exchanges and viewing inappropriate content online.” “When you asked why teens didn’t talk to their parents, a lot of...[ read more ]
By Harriet Pappenheim, LCSW ~ 2 min read [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="346"] The 3 Most Dangerous Things to Say in a Relationship[/caption] Almost every relationship article mentions the Big C: Communication. But what if your words are doing more harm than good? Language is a powerful force, and what you say to your partner on impulse could be doing a...[ read more ]
By Lauren Walters in Psych Central ~ 1 min read Introduction of ADHD and Anxiety In my previous article, I discussed the correlation between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression. I will discuss the correlation between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Anxiety and the symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder. I will also list various scales for diagnosing Anxiety Disorders. ADHD And...[ read more ]
[caption id="attachment_3710" align="alignnone" width="240"] Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder: Part II[/caption] By LaRae LaBouff ~ 2 min read This article is Part II of “Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder.” You can read part one here. Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in those with bipolar disorder. Over 50% of patients have at least one. That means a person may not only be dealing...[ read more ]
[caption id="attachment_3591" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder: Part I[/caption] By LaRae LaBouff ~ 2 min read Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder: Part I Anxiety is a big factor in bipolar disorder. It can range from worrying about symptoms to full blown panic disorder. More than half of the people with bipolar disorder also have at least one type of anxiety...[ read more ]
By Sharon Martin, LCSW ~ 4 min read It’s January. You’re back to work and the kids are back to school. It’s time to put a routine in place that supports mental health and wellness. Many of us plan to set up new routines and develop good habits in January. January feels like a fresh start, so it’s the natural...[ read more ]
6 Ways to Create (and Keep) New Year’s Resolutions in 2017 By Paula Durlofsky, PhD ~ 2 min read [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300"] 6 Ways to Create (and Keep) New Year’s Resolutions in 2017[/caption] Taking a good, hard look at daily behavior is the key to setting realistic self-improvement goals. The early Babylonians believed that what people did on...[ read more ]
VALIDATION: The Relational Skill that Softens Defenses By Lara Fielding ~ 4 min read [caption id="" align="alignright" width="726"] VALIDATION: The Relational Skill that Softens Defenses[/caption] Ever found yourself caught in a difficult dialogue with someone (maybe even with yourself), where emotions were escalating, and reasoning not helping? It can feel like a futile battle as you try everything to stomp out the...[ read more ]
Study Finds CBT Best Therapy for IBS By Rick Nauert PhD ~ 1 min read [caption id="" align="alignright" width="225"] Study Finds CBT Best Therapy for IBS[/caption] Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a painful and sometime debilitating condition that affects roughly one adult in 10. Previous studies have found that, on average, psychotherapy is just as effective as medications in reducing the...[ read more ]
