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Feeling Depleted? Time to Ditch, Delegate, and Delete
Three years ago I wrote a Pulitzer prize-worthy article for PsychologyToday.com: “Forget Co-Parenting With A Narcissist. Do This Instead.” Instantly popular, it quickly grew to hundreds of thousands of views, garnered tons of colorful commentary and social media shares, and was (and still is) *illegally copyrighted by the dozens. Another perk is the new […]
How to Parent Yourself As An Adult (If Your Parents Were MIA)
While studying for my Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) years ago, I worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. I vividly remember a child abuse case which came into the emergency shelter in the middle of the night. I was working the over-night shift in the Male Children’s wing. […]
Time to Change: 3 Steps to Ease Anxiety
When it comes to managing worries, one of the hardest things is knowing where to begin. Should I focus on positive thoughts or thought-stopping?; Do I do deep-breathing, or do something to distract myself?; Maybe I need a therapist, or maybe I need meds?; Is it better to face my fears, or avoid them until […]
Springing Into More Joy and Less Stress: A 30 Day Guide
Wouldn’t it be great to stop feeling hijacked by anxiety, stress and depression every time life gets messy? Good news—you can learn to manage your emotions, manage your stress and reach your goals. Now the bad news, change doesn’t magically happen, no matter how bad you want it. You could have a PhD in positive […]
Why Civility Matters: Rude Behavior Spreads Like The Flu
Inoculating yourself from the influenza virus isn’t the only protection necessary to stay healthy this winter. Turns out there’s a lesser acknowledged culprit which threatens your immune system: rudeness. Research reveals that snarky behavior negatively affects our mental state and lowers feelings of psychological safety. These findings are important because we don’t typically correlate impropriety […]
Changing Your Mind: The Right Questions to Ask for Better Mental Health
When I began my psychotherapy private practice, I could always spot my new clients in the waiting area. I worked in a communal setting similar to WeWork, and shared the lobby with accountants, attorneys and startups. One of the best aspects of meeting a new psychotherapy client was, and is, seeing the hope on their […]
When the Same Old Thinking Gets You the Same Old Results
Ah, a new year, a new you. It’s the promise of finding the right direction from the latest self-help bestseller. The allure of a fitter physique found in your gym’s new strength-training gear. The adrenaline rush as you hit the Sign me up! button for that online training course for busy people on […]
Best Articles: 10 Articles That Can Improve Your Mental Health
I love anxious people. All frazzled nerves, stressed out thoughts and sleepless nights. I know, it’s not a healthy love, but a relationship I know inside and out. Like an old married couple, we’ve grown comfortable with one another’s nervous habits and predictable patterns. Best of all, we’ve got each other’s back. And I’ve got […]
Boundaries: Beginning to Draw The Line for Healthy Relationships
When you feel unhappy, angry or anxious, there’s two behavioral options. One involves introspection: why do I continue feeling this way and what changes do I need to make?) The other invites escape (how do I stop these feelings NOW!? Think overeating, drugs, or sex with the wrong person). Knowing which road you should […]