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 …
Like everything else during quarantine, this holiday season may be filled with tough choices and changes for families. The good news is that the holidays are also a time when gratitude is front and center …
(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 …
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 …
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 …
What are the real risks of antidepressants? Though common in use, SSRIs are not without their side effects. Since the late 1980s, America and the world have been enjoying the benefits of the selective serotonin …
TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Which mental health professional is right for me? There are many types of mental health professionals. Finding the right one for you may require some research. Below is a listing …
This is a reprint of “Conversion Therapy: Learning to Love Myself Again,” an Article By Luke Romesberg, February 27, 2017 When I was 14, I came out as gay to my parents. I was confident in …
“I’m going to stop relying on drugs or alcohol this year.” Done. You’re a changed person. Recovering from a drug or alcohol problem isn’t as easy as saying the statement above. It takes time. It …
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Now is an appropriate time to think about what you’d like to accomplish in the coming year. If every day is a fresh start, it’s always an opportunity to begin anew. Here are 12 simple …
CASE of DEBRA. Debra’s patience is beginning to wear thin with her colleague Ronan. A few days earlier he had undermined her yet again, this time in front of other colleagues during the weekly team …
Tired of the results in your life? Who doesn’t have something they want to perfect about themselves. Most people feel there is always something to be tweaked. initiating change requires awareness of behavior, acceptance of …