Mindset Blog

Anxiety in the United States

August 12, 2013

Take a quick look at America’s state of mind: Most likely you know more than one person who is suffering from anxiety. Are they doing anything about it? Are they getting the right help? Show…

Got anxiety? Don’t relax!

August 06, 2013

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Improve Your Mood in a Hurry

June 06, 2013

[View original article, published in PsychCentral, here] One week not long ago, I found myself busier than normal and unable to do my daily workouts. I didn’t worry because I knew I would get back…

“No one has what I have, so it must be me…”

June 01, 2013

Ron was on the verge of tears as he asked me, “Do other people with OCD have violent and aggressive thoughts? He refused to tell me what his thoughts were on the first session. I…

The Power of Vulnerability and OCD….

May 27, 2013

Brené Brown’s presentation resonates with me in many ways. As I hear her words while wearing my OCD therapist hat, I believe individuals struggling with OCD could benefit greatly from her perspective. These are some…

Security is mostly a superstition

May 07, 2013

My Top 10 Most Recommended Books

April 08, 2013

When my young clients’ parents and adult clients wish to go the extra mile, they ask for book recommendations. Here is my list: Children’s Books: 1. Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes. This book has been…

What’s On Your Plate? 10 Stress Management Strategies

March 19, 2013

[Original article published here.] Do you wish there were more hours in the day to get through your to-do list? Have you had a friend ask, “Are you okay?” If so, were you surprised because…

How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?

March 16, 2013

If a physical pain is not debilitating, we tolerate it for a few days because we believe it will go away. There are times we talk to friends and family members to find solutions to…

“Will I Ever See the End of My Rainbow?”

March 11, 2013

[See original article published here.] Mom said: “I’m struggling with my son. He teases his sister so much! He also yanks toys from his baby brother and runs away. The baby starts screaming and I…

When you love too much…

February 15, 2013

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Winter blues … need a reboot?

February 05, 2013

[See original article published here.] Sometimes when you have computer problems, the quickest solution is to reboot. Computer experts advise this all the time. They say restarting your computer will install updates properly, and help…