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.
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 ...
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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...
Are You Afraid of Your Child or Teens Out of Control Behavior?
We all know being afraid FOR your child is normative, but what about being afraid OF your child? In...
Experts Explain Possible Reasons Behind A 56% Jump In Youth Suicide Rate In 10 Years
Very interesting article about the rise in suicide rates
Experts Explain Possible Reasons Behind A 56% Jump In Youth Suicide Rate In 10 YearsThe suicide rate among people ages 10-24 increased from 6.8 per 100,000 people in 2007 to 10.6 per 100,000 people in 2017. Among youth ages 10-14, the suicide rate nearly tripled from 2007 to 2017, according to the report released Thursday.
What are your Value Triggers?
What is a "Value Trigger?" - Sneak Peak: “A value trigger is a physical...
A healthy diet could reduce the symptoms of depression
connection between what we eat and how we feel
Emotions are Messages
As humans, we naturally want to move away from emotions and thoughts that make us uncomfortable....
What is cognitive defusion? And how is it helpful when dealing with anxiety?
"Cognitive fusion" is the idea of attaching our thoughts or emotions to an experience....
Chronic Illness and Assertiveness
There is a great quote from this article: "Conflict is like traffic; we may not like it but we...
Chronic Illness and AssertivenessSetting firm boundaries for better health
The benefit of keeping things tidy…
Imagine this... You've just completed a 12 hour work day and you are SPENT....
Gremlins and Our Inner Critic
By Mark Greenburg "We all have our very own set of gremlins that reside with us on a daily...
What Families Can Do To Help OCD
Learning that your child or teen is suffering from OCD can feel overwhelming....
Tools For Navigating Worry And Anxiety In The Workplace
Steps to help you navigate and manage your anxiety in the workplace:
Suicidal Thinking vs. Harm OCD Intrusive Thoughts: How Are They Similar & How They Are Different
Death by suicide is a major public health problem that profoundly impacts families in a way few...
Could our efforts to avoid anxiety only be making it worse?
Check out this article for some insight into why we DON'T want to avoid discomfort....
OCD and Anxiety Disorder Video
Need a crash course on anxiety and their subtypes? This video is for you! Crash Course Psychology...
Dr. Kissen offers tips to help move past anxiety
As uncomfortable as it is, an anxiety disorder is treatable and with some hard work can be moved...
Check Out This Wonderful Podcast on Childhood OCD
I highly recommend the wonderful podcast on ERP for Child OCD, spoken from the perspective of a...
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