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Underlying much of what we do is an uncertainty, an anxiety, a fear, doubts, dissatisfaction, and ultimately depression. And we react to these anxieties, dissatisfaction and uncertainty in so many […]
Warning signs that you might be sabotaging a good thing You meet someone new and happily date for a little while. The connection is great, there is chemistry, and sex […]
We live in uncertain times. Actually, things have always felt uncertain to the people who live in those times, but these days it might feel even more heightened, with the […]
At A New Day Family Counseling, we understand the challenges men face today to improve their mental health. Men typically engage in fewer health-promoting behaviors, have fewer social supports, possess […]
Alcoholic neuropathy is one of the most common and least recognizable consequences of heavy alcohol use. People with a long history of alcohol misuse might experience pain, tingling, weakness, numbness, […]
The principles of good communication for Couples Therapy Palo Alto could also apply to divided Americans. At family gatherings, in bars and restaurants, relatives and friends are shouting at each […]
Online Counseling for Work Stress New York City What does your reflection reveal? There are times when we see parts of our character we don’t like. The moments are often […]
The Pros of Online Therapy Are you considering Online Counseling in Texas? The internet has opened up new avenues for mental health treatment, but there are some pros and cons […]
online therapy Texas Online counseling is the provision of professional mental health counseling services through the Internet. Services are typically offered via email, real-time chat, and video conferencing. Some clients […]
Welcome back to our newsletter series addressing the question we’ve been hearing from our community of clients: Is my response to the abnormality, normal? Last time, we focused on your own thoughts […]
Digital media, including social media, became a centerpiece of day to day life at a seemingly exponential rate. Before I graduated high school in 2006, I remember many evenings spent […]
Being a Marriage and Family Therapist in the Bay Area specializing in Couples Therapy Palo Alto, means I have the privilege to meet clients from very diverse backgrounds. One of […]
Family Stress Test Stress is a natural and normal “by-product” of every family’s life. In fact, family stress can bring out the best of us: as we stretch to meet […]
Mary Ainsworth’s work on attachment identified three attachment categories (secure, insecure avoidant, and insecure ambivalent/resistant). The development of the disorganized/disoriented classification evolved as a part of Mary Main’s doctoral research […]
A great resource for Psychology Articles, Therapy News, and Mental Health Topics. The Panelist is valuable place to find articles on health and mental health as well as current events. […]
(Wikipedia) Anxiety is an emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behavior such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints, and rumination. It is […]
Hoarding is not simply a behavior. It is a mental health condition. In fact, there are different types of hoarding disorders. Oftentimes, hoarding is a subset of OCD, which itself […]
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is one very specific type of therapy. It’s designed to help people overcome specific anxiety disorders including phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder. People with these conditions […]
Many people believe that agoraphobia is a fear of crowded places. That’s one type of agoraphobia. However, there are other types as well. Becoming aware of the symptoms and treatments […]
If you’ve heard of Tourette Syndrome (TS) but never met someone with the condition, then you might have a very specific picture in your mind. You might envision someone who […]
Have you seen those recent commercials about quitting smoking that suggest that if “cold turkey” is too hard then you might instead try “slow turkey?” That’s the basic idea behind […]
Every family faces challenges. Even during the best of times, families can have conflicts due to differences in personality, communication styles, wants, and needs. When life adds additional stressors, such […]
Everyone who goes through a battle with depression has their own unique experience. No two experiences are ever quite the same. However, we are able to see enough similarities that […]
Relationships are challenging. You have two individual people with different wants, needs, patterns of behavior, styles of communicating, and approaches to conflict. Although you may love one another, you inevitably […]
For people with depression, gastrointestinal distress is a common additional burden, and a new study suggests that for some, the two conditions arise from the same glitch in neuron chemistry […]
While no one likes rejection, some people are especially aversive to it. While no one enjoys being rejected, some people are more sensitive to social rejection than others. Individuals who […]
Emetophobia, or fear of vomiting, is surprisingly common. The phobia can begin at any age although many adults have suffered for as long as they can remember. Emetophobia may also […]
The brain makes no distinction between a broken bone and an aching heart. That’s why social exclusion needs a health warning. The psychologist Naomi Eisenberger describes herself as a mutt […]
What you can and cannot expect from psychotherapy In my experience consulting with patients who are considering whether or not to pursue psychotherapy to improve their mental health, the path […]
Some new studies show links between sleep difficulties and cardiovascular and psychiatric illnesses Around a third of people complain of some sleeplessness, and one in 10 meets diagnostic criteria for […]
“Oh, don’t be a hypochondriac.” Chances are that you’ve heard something like that before, so you have a general sense of what hypochondria is. However, it’s a serious medical condition, […]
The stereotypical agoraphobic is someone who never leaves their house because they are afraid of crowds. While that is one type of agoraphobia, there is a lot more to the […]
If, like many, you are searching for your calling in life – perhaps you are still unsure which profession aligns with what you most care about – here are five […]
Have you ever been startled by someone suddenly talking to you when you thought you were alone? Even when they apologise for surprising you, your heart goes on pounding in […]
Suppose you forgot it was your partner’s birthday, but you know that they would appreciate the smallest of gestures, say a bouquet. It’s late at night and no florists are […]
There are many different types of emotions that have an influence on how we live and interact with others. At times, it may seem like we are ruled by these […]
Hypnosis Applications, Effects, and Myths What exactly is hypnosis? While definitions can vary, the American Psychological Association describes hypnosis as a cooperative interaction in which the participant responds to the […]
Individual therapy is a form of therapy in which the client is treated on a one-on-one basis with a therapist. The most popular form of therapy, individual therapy may encompass […]
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. Essentially, low ability people do not […]
Love is a top priority when thinking about entering into a long-term committed relationship. In fact, 88 percent of Americans report that love is the most important reason to consider […]