July 10, 2019 by Staff Therapist Stephanie Kaufman
If you’re like the rest of us, you are probably staring at one screen or another almost all day. But why? Are you burnt out or addicted? Check out some signs of each and some tips for how to decrease your screen time.
May 28, 2019 by Staff Therapist Michelle Lozano, AMFT, CCATP
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips and tricks for combatting the stigma around discussing mental health.
May 17, 2019 by Alex Jacobson, Mediator, Guest Writer
It is possible to achieve an amicable resolution in a divorce.
Changing Your Relationship with Anxiety
Here's an interesting story that highlights ways we can start to lean into and be present with our...
What I Learned From a Stray Cat About Living With AnxietyI tried to tame my anxiety and a cat that appeared at my window. I failed at both.
Instagram Impact on Body Image
Everyone knows that social media has its good side and its bad side. This article by Dr....
Teaching Teens Mindfulness
Mindfulness can help teens to become more connected to the present moment....
Mindfulness Isn't Just for Adults: Teaching Your Kids To Reset Is EssentialToday’s teenagers are more stressed and anxious than young people of that age group have ever been before.
The Crisis in Youth Suicide
The importance of being proactive to help kids earlier on respond more effectively to stress and...
Effective Therapy for Selective Mutism
Check out this research study, published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, which highlights...
8 songs to calm anxiety, from a music therapist
Studies have shown that music is a great way to help individuals relax when feeling stressed.
8 songs to calm anxiety, from a music therapistFeeling worried, upset, and stressed has become the norm, but music can help.
The Importance of Self-Disclosure for Parents and Adolescents
Many parents come to me seeking to know more about what is going on in the lives of their "crazy"...
The Importance of Self-Disclosure for Parents and AdolescentsThe capacity to self-disclose to others is an important life skill for everyone.
How To Help Your Anxious Partner – And Yourself
I give credit to partners, family members, friends, etc....
Ways to Combat Stress this Holiday Season
Making time for self-care can help combat holiday stress....
4 Ways Technology Can Make You Happier
Glued to your device? Here are some tips to use that device to bring content and mindfulness to...
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression’s Intrusive Thoughts
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression looks different for everyone....
This is the Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having an Anxiety Disorder
"...if you’re living with an anxiety disorder or not sure if your anxious thoughts have crossed...
This Is the Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having an Anxiety DisorderThere are some important contrasts. 
Surviving the News When You Have a Sticky Mind
When your mind is stuck on the thoughts of "not doing enough" or "not knowing enough," it can be...
Parents’ Role in OCD Treatment
No parent whats to see their child suffer from the crippling effects of OCD....
Kids and OCD: The Parents Role in Treatment | Child Mind InstituteParents have a surprisingly important role to play when kids are receiving therapy for their OCD.Tearing our hair out: learning to treat compulsive hair-pulling
An article that highlights real life cases and the importance of habit reversal training for...
Anger, Irritability, & Aggression in Kids
Frustration, disappointment, and anxiety can all manifest as anger and irritability in children and...
Feeling Rejected? Reconsider What you Know
Feeling rejected is one of the most difficult feelings to cope with....
Feeling Rejected? Reconsider What You "Know""Explore Your Thinking" to help you feel better about you.
Everything Women Need to Know About Depression During Pregnancy
More common than you many think.
Why Women Need to Take Depression During Pregnancy SeriouslyDepression during pregnancy is more common than many realize, and it can be dangerous if not taken seriously. 
My Emotional Tug of War
By Mark Greenburg. "There are similarities in the way we treat our children and our employees....
How to Respond to Your Child’s Negative Self Talk & When They Want to Give Up
It can be extremely frustrating to watch and hear your child engage in self-deprecation when you...
Steps to deal with uncomfortable and difficult feelings
Mindfulness has become a sort-of "buzzword" for modern-day society with many people assuming it is...
How To Help A Child Struggling With Anxiety
"Here are six takeaways that all parents, caregivers and teachers can add to their anxiety...
How To Help A Child Struggling With AnxietyWhen a child is scared of the dark or being left alone, it can be hard for adults to know the difference between an age-appropriate fear and full-blown anxiety. This episode is ...
Dogs Make Great Therapists :)
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Dr. Kissen offers help on navigating the stress of the holidays
Pick your top two or three predicted stressors and have one or two action steps to help mitigate...
Opinion: Not all feel jolly for the holiday seasonAs November begins and the holiday season approaches, the impending arrival of family celebrations are met with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. While many students enjoy seeing their families after a grueling semester, for others, family gatherings may be just as stressful as finals week. During the holidays, 38% of people notice a rise...
Wide Awake at 3 A.M.? Don’t Just Look at Your Phone
Many of us experience difficulties sleeping from time-to-time....
Wide-Awake at 3 A.M.? Don’t Just Look at Your PhoneTry these six simple tactics to help you fall back to sleep and stay there.Graphic Novel “Guts” Helps Kids Learn To Face Fears
A popular graphic novel, "Guts," is becoming a hit with kids learning about anxiety....
‘I feel bombarded with to-dos’: the hell of life admin – and how to get on top
A very informative article about life admin and how to tackle your to-do lists.
Dr. Kissen offers tips on how to have a healthy morning ritual with your phone
There’s nothing wrong necessarily with starting your day with your phone and your emails, but it...
Checking Your Phone When You First Wake Up Doesn’t Have To Be BadWhen your alarm goes off first thing in the morning, what’s the first thing you do? Do you get up immediately and start making coffee, like a monster? Or do you, like me, roll over to silence the blaring on your phone's alarm and swipe up, tapping…People with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing
Relaxing can be difficult for people with anxiety and this research explains the possible reasoning...
Teens Who Don’t Date Can Still Have Strong Social Skills
Generation after generation, the average age that people start dating and getting married is...
