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OCD & Perfectionism
October 18, 2013
[View original article published in Psych Central here] Patty was feeling frustrated and depressed. No matter what she tried, she felt she was stuck. As a young child, she remembers she would come unglued if…
If you have a mental illness, don’t be embarrassed!
October 11, 2013
October 10th was designated as Mental Health Day. Every day is a mental health day for me when I see my clients try to make their life better despite their suffering. If you suffer with…
How to Make Stress Your Friend
September 23, 2013
I r ecently discovered a talk given by Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist. Her topic was stress. I felt validated as I have been telling my clients who experience stress to make it their friend.…
Some Quick Parenting Lessons for the Duchess of Cambridge
August 29, 2013
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7 Ways to Help Your Anxious Child
August 27, 2013
When children are afraid about the unknown (new school, new grade, new house, etc), how do you handle it? Do you reassure them and say, “it’ll be okay, don’t worry about it” or do you…
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…
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…
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…
When you love too much…
February 15, 2013
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What Can You Do to Increase Your Sense of Well-Being?
January 20, 2013
We, human beings, are always looking for experiences, activities, and ideas to increase our sense of well-being. The Science Daily recently reported on several studies indicating that when we sleep more, give away money, and…
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