by Dr. Deborah Hecker | Sep 5, 2022 | Relationships
Dear Dr. Deb. As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in interpersonal relationships, it makes sense that people who are struggling would seek out my professional services – especially when they are hurting. Through my decades of experience, I’ve...
by Dr. Deborah Hecker | May 5, 2022 | Mother’s Day
If you ask people what their favorite holiday is, the answers range from Thanksgiving, to Christmas, to their birthdays. I have never heard anyone respond with “My favorite holiday is Mother’s Day.” Honestly, Everyday should be Mother’s Day. I cannot think of a more...
by Dr. Deborah Hecker | Apr 7, 2022 | Trauma
First, let me begin with what I believe we can agree on – that everyone was shocked at this year’s Oscars when actor, Will Smith, slapped comedian, Chris Rock, one of the show’s award presenters, in response to a “joke” Rock made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett...
by Dr. Deborah Hecker | Mar 12, 2022 | Relationships
Introduction Most people are inclined to believe that their relationships fail or have problems because they didn’t choose the right partner or because their partner is the source of the stress. It can feel so much better to look for accountability outside of yourself...
by Dr. Deborah Hecker | Feb 8, 2022 | Grief
Savy and I were finishing up our last walk of the day one evening last week when I tripped and fell. I dropped her leash, which scared her, and she ran off. Typically, she would come when I called her name, but not this time. She was frightened. Savy was hit in...
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