Self-Talk and Why It Matters

Self-Talk and Why It Matters

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...
Depression during the holiday season

Depression during the holiday season

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...
Rewards Of Helping Others

Rewards Of Helping Others

In a previous blog, I spoke of your relationship with your SELF as, arguably, the most important relationship in your life and the most important element in a romantic relationship. As a therapist, I know that it’s impossible to manage my patients’ goals and...