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.
Feeling Not Good Enough-Changing our Core beliefs
I can relate to this therapist's experience of many individuals having a core belief that they are...
7 Meditation for Relationships Challenges
Many stressors in our life arise from conflicts with others....
7 Thoughts People With High-Functioning Anxiety Have Regularly
Here's a look at common worries that come up for people with anxiety....
Breaking the myths of mental illness in 2020
Checking the facts around mental health.
Breaking the myths of mental illness in 2020 | AZ Big MediaWhat if we could break through mental illness myths and misconceptions around conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and more?
Dr. Kissen Discusses How CBT Can Help Treat BFRB’s Such As Skin Picking and Trichotillomania
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I Have an Anxiety Disorder, and I’m Begging You: Please Stop Telling Me to Relax
The author of the articles shares "I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), but...
How to Help Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience
"Scared is here to stay. Anxiety is part of life. It’s not our job to vanquish these feelings....
SELF-SOOTHING VS. SELF-CARE – IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?
This article begins by highlighting how easily self-soothing can be conflated as self-care and...
What NOT to Do When Your Child Is Having A Tantrum
When your child is having a meltdown it is hard to remain calm! As parents, we are bombarded with...
What NOT to Do When Your Child Is Having a Tantrum | Child Mind InstituteThings to avoid saying or doing when your toddler is throwing a tantrum, because they won't help either the situation or your child.Why Sometimes No Amount of Reassurance Is Enough
During times of stress and uncertainty, the oh-so-enticing cycle of seeking reassurance can...
Why Sometimes No Amount of Reassurance Is EnoughBy Martin N. Seif, PhD, and Sally M. Winston, PhD, coauthors of Needing to Know for SureTeen Mental Illness and the Holidays
Some tips to improve mental health through the holidays
Dr. Kissen explores the possible benefits of “Adult Dorms”
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Millennials Are Lonely. Can ‘Adult Dorms’ Fill the Void?"It all comes down to the fit, it’s either interesting or exciting or it sounds like hell. It’s a natural litmus test.”
Podcast Tip – Parenting Without Power Struggles
I am always on the lookout for informative podcasts that are also entertaining to listen to....
TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids: TPP 180: Susan Stiffelman on Parenting Without Power Struggles on Apple PodcastsShow TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids, Ep TPP 180: Susan Stiffelman on Parenting Without Power Struggles - Oct 20, 2019
Keep Stress Under Control as Holiday Season Starts
Sure, holidays can be fun. They can also be filled with stress and anxiety....
11 Brilliant Ways Therapists Control Their Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be stressful! Here are some great tips to help beat the holiday stress.
11 Brilliant Ways Therapists Control Their Holiday StressTake some tips from the pros.
How Yoga Calms Anxiety!
How Yoga Calms Anxiety HolisticallyFor those suffering from
anxiety, yoga can be a lifeline.
Here’s why doctors are
increasingly recommending
it as a complementary therapy.
Dr. Kissen shares tips on how to keep your life balanced during the holidays
Your Holiday Survival Guide“We often put items on our to-do lists without prioritizing, but giving equal weight to tasks and obligations—for example, 'buy wrapping paper' and 'visit aunt in nursing home'—can be anxiety-provoking. Review your to-dos, then list them in order of importance and urgency."Dr. Kissen shares insight on why we connect with our favorite fictional characters
Why Do Some People Get So Attached to Fictional Characters? We Asked an Expert"We imagine what it's like to see the world through another character—another person's eyes—and really feel what they're feeling and experience what they're experiencing in cases where a strong emotional connection is formed."Why Practicing Mindfulness Can Help Your Anxiety
Often in sessions, I will ask my clients if they have explored mindfulness as a coping technique to...
What the Heck Is Mindfulness, and Why Does It Matter?...and why "systematic attentional training" may be a better name for it.
Social Anxiety Self-Help Strategies for the Holiday Season
It's not a secret that the holiday season can be challenging for people, especially for people who...
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...
