Couples therapy using the Gottman Method starts with an assessment, which begins with a joint session between the couple and the therapist. The therapist speaks with each member of the couple individually. In addition, couples …
Communication Whether you’re presenting ideas to fellow students in discussions or structuring arguments for an assignment, studying online or in a classroom definitely requires you to develop your communication skills. And because students are building …
(From and Article by Suzanne Lachmann Psy.D) You’re a driven, successful, single woman. You can have a relationship with a person of any age, but maybe you don’t know what you’re looking for or you …
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than …
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that smoking cannabis can significantly reduce self-reported levels of depression in the short-term. Yet the researchers also found that repeated use didn’t lead to any …
I’m having a lot of anxiety because of the coronavirus. Please help. It’s hard to sift through the messages and information coming at us. Worse, the “unknown unknown” (not knowing what you don’t even know) …
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential workplace service that employers pay for. An EAP helps employees deal with work-life stressors, family issues, financial concerns, relationship problems, and even drug or legal concerns. It …
Almost all of us have had the experience of being in a conversation where, no matter how hard we try, our thoughts keep wandering away from the person in front of us. Nothing ignites the …
Having an Affair is the Ultimate Power Play. Navigating the waters of marriage counseling after one partner has been unfaithful can be challenging. The trickiest part is maintaining an attitude of what Carl Rogers famously called “unconditional …
Infidelity is unfaithfulness in a marriage or relationship. It can severely strain a relationship and the people involved. An affair can leave the other person feeling devastated, alone, betrayed, and confused. Sometimes, an affair ends a relationship. …
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach first described by Professor William R. Miller, PhD, in an issue of Behavioral Psychotherapy in 1983. As the name suggests, this technique is about motivating the client to change …
Antidepressants: Selecting one that’s right for you Confused by the choice in anti depressants? With persistence, you and your doctor should find one that works so that you can enjoy life more fully again. As …
Couples therapy isn’t just individual therapy doubled. When couples seek help most couples arrive in the office with major conflicts after being in a relationship for years or even decades. They are used to hearing …
USING CBT – FIVE “GET POSITIVE” TECHNIQUES This Article is a reprint by Jennifer Anderson writing for Everyday Health. Negative thinking can slow depression recovery, and the reason is obvious: If you think negative thoughts, …
DEPRESSION IN TEENS This is a reprint of “Depression in Teens” by Mental Health in America. It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is …