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...
by Dr. Deborah Hecker | Jan 17, 2022 | Self-Talk
If you’re worried this habit is a little strange, you can rest easy because talking to yourself is perfectly normal. During a recent consultation, I asked a patient her opinion of a work situation that she was trying to solve, and her response was the following: How...
by Dr. Deborah Hecker | Dec 20, 2021 | Relationships
Though the holidays are thought of as a time of sharing, family, and celebration, for many they are emotionally exhausting. If you feel knocked down by sadness during this holiday season, you’re not alone. Between polarized politics and the continuing global...
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