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.
How Stress Can Change The Brain
"Stress serves an important purpose in preparing us to react to danger....
Stress Changes The Brain, And This Could Be How It Happens
“I Won’t Bribe My Kids!” Here’s Why That’s a Mistake
When kids come into my office, one of the first things I do is set up a behavioral plan with...
"I Won't Bribe My Kids!" Here's Why That's a Mistake
10 Books for Parents Who Want To Help Their Anxious Kids
This article shares helpful books for parents to read in order to learn more about anxiety and...
10 Books For Parents Who Want To Help Their Anxious Kids
Fear of Driving Can Be Effectively Treated with CBT for Anxiety
You need not let driving anxiety make your world smaller....
Effective Components Identified in Adolescent Mental Health Interventions
Effective Components Identified in Adolescent Mental Health Interventions - Psychiatry Advisor
Yoga for Anxiety & Depression
Yoga can be beneficial for everyone but especially for those of us suffering from anxiety,...
How CBT and Habit Reversal Training Can Help Treat Skin Picking (Dermatillomania)
Dr. Kissen, Clinical Director, Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, offers support, tips and CBT...
The importance of labeling your emotional experience.
It sounds very simple, but if we know what is wrong, it is more likely that we know how to ask for...
Can we really rid ourselves of anxiety?
When I start working with individuals and prompt them to identify goals for treatment, a common...
Avoidance Related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Response in Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This article shares helpful insights on the role avoidance plays in treatment outcomes for children...
Avoidance Related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Response in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Psychiatry Advisor
What To Do If You Are Depressed: Adaptive Thinking
When depressed, ruminating on negative thoughts is commonplace....
What to Do If You Are Depressed: Adaptive Thinking
Let’s Talk About Avoidance in Children with OCD
When kids with OCD avoid activities or interactions because of their distress, they tend to fare...
Avoidance Related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Response in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Psychiatry Advisor
Dr. Kevin Most: Mental Health and dealing with stress and anxiety in children
"We have to realize it is not a sign of weakness to be depressed or anxious, it is a treatable...
Mindfulness to Beat End of Summer Anxiety
How To Stop August Anxiety Before It Even Begins
Why Distinguishing Your Emotions Can Buffer Depression
When people ask you what's wrong do you say "nothing" or "I don't know"? Check out why "a bigger...
Tuning Into Emotions Can Help Teens Ward Off Depressive Symptoms
New study finds that teens who can describe their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are...
Tuning Into Emotions Can Help Teens Ward Off Depressive Symptoms
New study finds that teens who can describe their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are...
Anxiety in college: What we know and how to cope
With lots of students returning back to college over the next few weeks, this article shares great...
Anxiety in college: What we know and how to cope - Harvard Health Blog
A New Device for Treating ADHD in Children
Diagnoses of ADHD have been on the rise since the early 90s yet treatments have remained pretty...
A new device for treating ADHD in children
Three Common Parenting Traps and Tips for Avoiding Them
Parenting Tips | Effective Parenting Skills | Family Behavioral Resources | Child Mind Institute
Childhood anxiety treatment may best be targeted at parents, study finds
A child's anxiety treatment often includes teaching parents and caregivers how to, lovingly and...
How PTSD affects The Brain
"Neurologists explain to Bustle that PTSD actually has a complicated relationship with the brain...
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
As parents we hate to see our children suffer with anxiety....
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
As parents we hate to see our children suffer with anxiety....
Consider This for Children and Teens With OCD
Check out this quick read for important highlights of OCD treatment for kids and teens!
Six Quick Tips to Maximize the Impact of Praise
I recommend parents read this article for helpful advice on how to use praise with their children...
Six Quick Tips to Maximize the Impact of Praise
Find New Ways to Calm the Anxious Mind
With technology at our fingertips, why not use it as a positive coping skill for once? Learn...
How to Have Fun and Grow Closer on Your Couples Vacation
Going on a vacation this summer? Check out these seven strategies to ensure you have a great time...
How to Have Fun and Grow Closer on Your Couples Vacation
6 Great Books To Read If You Have Anxiety
Struggling with anxiety can feel isolating, but it doesn't have to be! I was given Scott Stossel's...
How to Cope with an Anxious Child
This article offers helpful tips on how parents, teachers, and other caregivers can support...
How to Keep Fake News Out of Your Head
With the onslaught of technological advances at our fingertips, it can be easy to get sucked into...
7 Common Misconceptions About Anxiety
While sticking with our anxiety can be difficult, the best way to conquer it is by facing it! By...
Eating well to help manage anxiety: Your questions answered
Some of the following tips may be useful for you
Eating well to help manage anxiety: Your questions answered - Harvard Health Blog
How to Mindfully Observe Intrusive Thoughts (Metaphors for OCD)
"Let the intrusive thoughts just be?" "Don't object to the scary things going through my...
OCD and “Checking” our Emotions–Intrusive Thoughts
When does managing your emotional responses turn into its own compulsion? This following article...
When Overly Accommodating A Loved One Hurts & Does Not Help
If you find yourself prone to walking on eggshells or acting like a "pushover" in relationships,...
How "Fragilizing" Is Harming Your Relationships
How to Overcome Depression and Anxiety
How do you overcome depression, anxiety, and OCD? Trick question....
How “Fragilizing” Is Harming Your Relationships
Dr. Kissen, Executive Director of Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Center offer tips to help move...
How "Fragilizing" Is Harming Your Relationships
How Caring For Others and Not Ourselves Can Come at a Cost
Caring for others is a great quality to have, though what happens when we care for others and not...
