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Recent Posts
Divorce In Middle Age
Divorce is a difficult process for most people and families. And, while it's common, it can create a lot of stress and uncertainty. However, it also provides individuals with new opportunities for creating a new chapter in their lives that can be fulfilling and...
13 Ways To Put The Spark Back Into Your Relationship
Healthy relationships require work and attention. Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo shares 13 tips for keeping your relationship on track in her Psychology Today article. Here is a link:...
7 Ways To Express Your Love
Research shows connection with others is crucial for psychological well-being. Dr. Diana Raab discusses 7 ways to express your love and care for others in her Psychology Today blog. Here is a link:...
Blog Archive
8 Tips For Coping With Holiday Stress And Holiday Despair
Holiday seasons often comes with stress. In Psychology Today, Dr. Degges-White shares 8 tips for managing the stress associated with the holidays. Here is a link to the article:...
John Green Has A Message For Anyone Who Romanticizes Mental Illness
There is stigma against mental illness but there are also those who romanticize it. Lindsay Holmes shares John Green's thoughts on the perils of romanticizing mental illness. Here is a link:...
The Reason You Feel Just A Little Lonely All Of The Time
We have all felt lonely at some time and point in our lives. It's a part of the human experience. Suzy Strutner explains why in her Huff Post article. Here's the link:...
Here’s A Major Reason To Get Outside During The Wintertime
Everyone knows that during winter, there seems to be a lack of sunshine. In this Huff Post article, Carolyn Gregoire writes about the link between sunshine and mood. Here's a link to the article:...
Autoimmune Disease Drugs Might Help People With Depression, Too
New research suggests that anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce depression. In her Huff Post article, Sara Miller discusses research that suggests inflammation's role in depressive disorders and how certain medications may help reduce symtpoms. Here is a link:...
3 Health Problems That Are Quietly Affecting Thousands Of College Students
Anxiety, abuse of prescription drugs, and depression are 3 major problems that many college students confront, according to Kayla Matthews in her Huff Post article. Here is a link to the article:...
Prescribing Hope: Addressing Patient Fears About The Trump Administration
People have mixed reactions to the Presidential election. Many minority groups are concerned about the new administration's policies and how it will directly impact their lives. Many people who rely on Medicaid or subsidized insurance plans are concerned about being...
Hypochondriacs May Worry Themselves Sick (Literally)
Hypochondria is a condition where one excessively worries about his or her health. In the Huff Post, Lindsay Holmes writes about a study that suggests people with hypochondria often suffer from more health conditions such as cardiac events. Here is a link to the...
Schizophrenia In America
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects roughly 1 percent of the population. There has been increased focus on identifying high risk individuals and early intervention. In his Huff Post article, Jonathan Cohn writes about the potential implications of...
Are We Looking At Psychiatric Disorders The Wrong Way
Understanding the etiology of certain mental conditions is complex. In the Huff Post, Dr Cohen addresses the problems with some of the current explanations of mental illness and the importance of continung research on structural levels along with conceptualizing...
Being Autistic At The Bottom Of The World
Culture largley shapes attitudes about many things and on many levels. In Psychology Today, John E. Robison shares his thoughts on neurodiversity and Australian culture. Here is a link:...
Overcoming The Breakup Blindside
Break ups can be difficult and sometimes catch one by surprise. In Psychology Today, Dr. Weber provides tips for navigating through break ups that were unexpected. Here is a link:...
Addicted To Your Phone? Science Has Good News
Technology and social media are such a significant part of our culture and everyday life. In his Psychology Today article, Dr. Samuel Veissiere sheds light on addiction to technology. Here is a link:...
Who Has The Best Sex?
Sexual intimacy can be fluid in a long term relationship. But, what factors contribute to having a great sex life over time? In Psychology Today, Susan McQuillan discusses some of the research and implications for having a satisfying sex life with your partner. Here...
How To Tell If Your Relationship Is Really In Trouble
All marriages require work and effort. However, sometimes relationships are deeply troubled and in need of help. In Oprah.com, Leigh Newman shares some of the telling signs that one's marriage is truly in trouble. Here is a link:...
50 Best Marriage Tips Of All Time
Your Tango provides 50 marriage tips from various experts. Here is a link: http:/www.yourtango.com/201170768/50-best-marriage-tips-ever
Parents Create Housing Alternative For Disabled Adult Children
There are limited housing options for adults with disabilities other than traditional group homes or nursing facilities. In the Chicago Tribune, Bonnie Miller Rubin writes a piece on how families with adult children with special needs collaborate to create housing...
A Disabled Adult Child Can Mean An Uncertain Future For Parents
It is not easy raising a child with special needs. For some families, the challenges continue well into adulthood. In a NBC New article, Jane Derenowski and Linda Carroll discuss some of the issues that families face when they have adult children with disabilities....
How Mental Illness Is Misrepresented In Media
It's no secret that media influences peoples opinions. Sometimes this is harmful, especially when the media distorts the truth. In US News, Kirstin Fawcett disucsses how the media often misrepresents mental illness and pereptuates negative stereotypes about certain...
Anxious Heart: Day To Day With Anxiety
Anxiety disorders can be debilitating. Jalysa King bravely shares her struggle with panic attacks and provides her readers with a glimpse into what she encounters and struggles with on a day to day basis. Here is a link:...
Suicide Bursting Through The Silence
Accordingt to the National Center for Heath Statistics, suicide rates rose by a siginificant amount from 1999-2014. People often do not know what to say or how to address this very serious subject. In the Huffington Post, Laura DiMinno shares her paradigm shift in...
5 Distressing Realities About The State Of Mental Health In America
Huffington Post's Lindsay Holmes shares 5 distressing realities about mental health in our country. for example, she highlights suicide rates are on the rise and media often distorts the truth about mental health conditions. Here is link:...
Associates In Psychotherapy Is Offering A New Group!!
Building Bridges Adolescent Group Therapy (14-18 year olds) Group members can expect to: Review, strengthen and practice DBT and CBT skills and apply to their daily lives Feel a sense of community with peers facing similar challenges Gain insight and feedback in a...
How’s Your Self-Relationship?
There are many parts of oneself that make up identity. In Psychology Today, Michael Formica breaks down various parts of our identity and the importance of knowing these different parts of the ourselves. Here is a link to the article:...
Why Affection Means Everything In A Relationship
Affection is important in relationships and Dr. Horan, in his Psychology Today article, explains why..... Here is a link to the article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/adventures-in-dating/201602/why-affection-means-everything-in-relationship
Here’s Why More US Teens May Be Facing Depression
Depression is prevalent for adolescents. The Huff Post reposted an article by Sara G Miller, from LiveScience, which explains why more US teens may experience clinical depression. Here is a link to the article:...
Mental Illness Affects Presidents Too- So Why Are We Still Stigmatizing It?
Mental illness does not discriminate; it's an equal opportunity predator. In fact, past Presidents in the United States have struggled with mental health conditions. Stephanie Pappas sheds light on Presidents who have experienced mental health conditions and still...
What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Say To Someone Having A Panic Attack
For anyone who has experienced a panic attack, they can tell you it's a terrifying, uncomfortable, and distressing experience. Liza Walter provides tips for what you should or should not say to someone who is having a panic attack in her Huff Post article. Here is a...
When Your Child With Autism Has Trouble Making Friends
Children with Autism are prone to struggle with social relationships. However, this does not mean they are incapable of cultivating friendships and connections to others. Babble.com provides tips for parents with children who struggle to make social connections....
The Stress Of Raising A Child With Mental Health Challenges
Raising a child with mental health or behavioral issues can be extremely challenging and distressing. The Huff Post reprinted an article from Pacer.com that provides tips for parents who have a child with disabilities. Here is a link to the article:...
The Negative Impact Of Alcohol In The Workplace
Alcohol is a large part of our culture. Pay attention to television ads, billboards, and how many social/professional contexts where alcohol is part of the landscape. In the Huff Post, Brian Hughes warns on the perils of bringing alcohol into the workplace. Here...
Why Strong Friendships Are Key To Men’s Mental Health
A man's connection to others is equally as important to a women's need for connection. CNN's Amy Chillag writes a piece on the importance of male friendships and how it impacts a man's mental well-being. Here is a link to the article:...
Why Strong Friendships Are Key To Men’s Mental Health
A Family’s Mental Health Journey: Emergency, Illness, Recovery, Stability
Bipolar Disorder is a serious mental health condition that requires treatment. However, treatment can often be cost-prohibitive. CNN's Jenny Gold follows the story of a young woman and her family's journey after she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Their story...
Compelling Alternatives-“Outside Mental Health”- To Mainstream Psychiatry
Here is an interesting article by Dr. Bruce Levine in the Huff Post. It addresses various ways of viewing mental illness and, I think, provides hope and optimism for those suffering from serious mental health conditions. Here is a link to the article:...
8 Ways To Make The Most Of Counseling
It can be intimidating to seek professional help for problems. However, seeking help can be life changing and provide you with tools that make life feel manageable again. Talkspace Online Therapy Blogger, Marci Payne shares 8 tips to help you make the best of your...
How Working With A Therapist Is Different Than Talking To A Friend
Many people have misconceptions about what therapy is and isn't. Talkspace Online Therapy Blogger, Joseph Rauch helps explain some of the key differences between a therapist and a friend. Here is a link the the article:...
Quick Tips To Manage 6 Common Stressors
We all get stressed from time to time. In Psychology Today, Paula Davis-Laack shared tips for managing common stressors. Here is a link to the article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/pressure-proof/201607/quick-tips-manage-6-common-stressors
How To Set Boundaries (For The People-Pleaser In All Of Us)
Do you have difficulty saying "no" to others? In Psychology Today, Dr. Mariana Bockarova shares strategies for setting healthy firm boundaries with others. Here is a link to the article:...
What Stress Can Do For You?
Stress is often associated with negative things. However, stress can be helpful in some ways too. In Psychology Today, Tim Leberecht shares how stress can work for you. Here is a link to the article:...