Stress management is an important aspect of most psychotherapy situations and often is a central focus in my practice. Stress management usually involves a combination of strategies involving: developing high-level goal-setting skills; developing more flexible coping resources; making new insights[...]
Trauma can stem from various causes and sources. It can be a personal tragedy, a natural disaster, a violent event, or any other type of unusual event. Trauma can take an emotional toll on the individual regardless of age. While it should be emphasized that there is no right or [...]
What Is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem is best described as feeling good about yourself. People with self-esteem: feel they are liked and accepted by others they take pride in their work and what they do They trust and believe in themselves People with low self-esteem: feel bad about their [...]
Model healthy relationships with others The first place teens learn about positive relationships is in the family. What they learn and experience within the family (parents and/or siblings) has considerable influence on how they form and relate to friends later Maintain a positive [...]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations. These take the form of obsessions. Often these thoughts/obsessions will be negative, and this experience will cause the individual to perform an activity over and [...]
Narcissistic personality disorder is just one of many types of personality disorders. Individuals with this mental disorder appear to have an inflated sense of their own importance. They may display a deep-seated need for an abundance of attention and admiration. They may have troubled [...]
It Starts with You As the adult, you and/or your spouse decide on the tone for the family. The children and young adults in the family will observe and learn from the adult behavior. When there is shouting or use of physically aggressive behavior as a means to deal with conflict, the [...]
Everyone who marries expects their marriage to be successful. However, statistically at least 20 percent of all first marriages fail within five years. Additionally, 48 percent of marriages are dissolved before they reach 20-years. This is based on data collected in 2006-2010, and compiled by the [...]
Depression is an extreme disorder sometimes referred to as clinical depression. This is not to be confused with chemical depression that can be treated with pharmaceutical substances. Clinical depression is fairly common, but should be taken seriously. It is a serious mood disorder. It causes [...]
Here’s 40 coping strategies adults can use to manage stress and anxiety: Take a walk Listen to favorite music Do something for someone else Play a card game Take a nap Sip a coffee/beverage in the park Do something creative – draw or color in, knit or build something with your hands [...]