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Quote: Unconditional Love

Spend your time with people who love you unconditionally, not with people who want you to fulfill all their conditions. MegAnne Duke, LCSW

How Therapy Can Help in the Golden Years

Marvin Tolkin was 83 when he decided that the unexamined life wasn’t worth living. Until then, it had never occurred to him that there might be emotional “issues” he wanted to explore with a counselor. “I don’t think I ever needed therapy,” said Mr. Tolkin, a retired manufacturer of women’s undergarments who lives in ManhattanContinue reading “How Therapy Can Help in the Golden Years”

Boredom Leads to Unhealthy Food Choices

Bored? Then you are more likely to reach for fatty and sugary foods. That’s something that we’ve all known for years, but now there is scientific data that proves it. That data was recently presented at the annual conference of the British Psychological Society by Dr. Sandi Mann from the University of Central Lancashire inContinue reading “Boredom Leads to Unhealthy Food Choices”

Five Ways to Overcome Feelings of Neediness

The biggest challenge needy people face is figuring out what they need. We’re only as needy as our unmet needs                                                                      Continue reading “Five Ways to Overcome Feelings of Neediness”

Mistakes Parents Make When Feeding Their Kids

Tried and true ways to avoid common pitfalls at the family table. Whether your children are overweight, underweight, or perfectly fine, you probably still worry about how they’re eating. Here are 7 common mistakes parents make and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Encouraging Kids to Join the “Clean Plate Club” For the most part,Continue reading “Mistakes Parents Make When Feeding Their Kids”

Guest Post: Making Health a Habit

I’m sure that at some point, someone has reminded you that it takes three weeks to make or break a habit. Want to quit biting those nails? Keep them away from your face for three weeks and more than likely you’ll forget all about chewing on your fingers. Want to make drinking more water part of your dailyContinue reading “Guest Post: Making Health a Habit”

5 Ways to Help Young Kids Communicate Their Emotions

One of the most valuable lessons you can teach your child is to identify and manage their emotions. Doing so shows them that experiencing a range of emotions is normal. Kids who learn healthy ways to express and cope with their emotions show less behavioral problems. They feel more competent and capable. “Being able toContinue reading “5 Ways to Help Young Kids Communicate Their Emotions”

Feeling overwhelmed by your therapy?

There can be a number of reasons why people take a break from their therapy sessions, so it’s good for your therapist to know a little bit more so he or she can help you. Some reasons people stop talking can be: Something feels challenging to talk about. Something your therapist has said is havingContinue reading “Feeling overwhelmed by your therapy?”

Small changes…

Venting My Anger

Myth: I shouldn’t “hold in” my anger. It’s healthy to vent and let it out. Fact: While it’s true that suppressing and ignoring anger is unhealthy, venting is no better. Anger is not something you have to “let out” in an aggressive way in order to avoid blowing up. In fact, outbursts and tirades onlyContinue reading “Venting My Anger”