Your Worry or Your Life?
posted by Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. on Dec 22nd 2009
"This is one of the preeminent issues in our culture today...worrying. We worry about the holidays, our jobs, partners, kids, money, global issues, when it comes down to it, for many of us; we even worry about our worrying. It's almost as if we can't get away from it. The 15th century mystic poet Kabir wrote a poem that was translated by Robert Bly that really hits the nail on the head. He says: " More...

Great Relationships: Five Things I’ve Learned from Couples in My Practice
posted by Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D. on Dec 21st 2009
"Part of my job is to teach and counsel, but I also learn from my clients. Every relationship is different of course. Still, as I look back over the years, it’s easy to see that there is much we all share. Below are five things I’ve learned from my own relationship and from couples in my practice." More...

The Holidays with ADHD Children
posted by Allan Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D. on Dec 19th 2009
""Tis the season to be jolly...," is one of the favorite Christmas Carols. Children are home from school, families will either visit loved ones or will have relative visit their home. There is lots of leisure time. It would seem that free time from work and school is ideal. Everyone is at home or visiting relatives, the fireplace is going, its a warm, cozy and loving period of time. " More...

Infidelity, To Divorce or Not?
posted by Allan Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D. on Dec 18th 2009
"Discovering that one's spouse has cheated is a devastating experience for most people. Common reactions to the discovery include anger, rage, rejection, anxiety and fear, loss, betrayal and despair. Sometimes disbelief accompanies all of this because it is difficult to accept given the depth and emotional involvement that intimacy brings with it. This also arouses feelings of self doubt such as, "Am I unattractive, not sexual enough, too old, too fat, ugly, disgusting and other such negative emotions. " More...

Getting Unstuck from the Cycle of Bipolar Disorder
posted by Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. on Dec 18th 2009
"I'm going to make an argument here that will likely be unpopular. Let me draw that caveat first that I am of the belief that bipolar disorder is genetic and often an issue with brain chemistry. However, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD for that matter are often misdiagnosed and at those times may not be issues in brain chemistry. However, one thing seems clear to me, the cycles that get exacerbated when getting stuck in the cycle's of bipolar disorder have to do with a denial of the uncomfortable or even comfortable experiences while they're happening in a moment. " More...