By Alexis McCall, LPC, ALMFT Supporting a loved one with depression—be it a spouse, partner, friend, or parent—can be stressful and overwhelming.You can feel helpless, unsure of what to do and whether you’re doing enough. While it may seem impossible, you can understand and support your loved one, while also taking care of yourself. Here are some useful tips for… Continue Reading »
Common Reasons Why Your Reward System at Home Is Not Working
By Zuly Ramirez, LPC As a parent, you’ve probably tried reward systems and charts to help manage your child’s behavior. And like many parents, you may have had limited success with these tools. The good news is that reward systems and charts can indeed be highly effective for kids as young as 3 years and even for teens. Effective reward… Continue Reading »
Finding Myself, with Russell Brand
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Standing in line at Starbucks, I glanced at a guy sitting near the window and did a double-take: Holy cow! It was actor/comedian Russell Brand. Well, for one heart-stopping moment, I thought it was him. Alas, it was not, but a guy who really looked like him. It now seemed pretty important to get on… Continue Reading »
Living a Values-based Life
By Krystal Glassman, LPC Did you know that examining your values can change your life? In recent years, mental health practitioners have become increasingly aware of the importance of working with an individual’s values and the ways in which doing so can help people live more meaningful lives. “Values” can be an abstract, sometimes confusing concept. Values can be… Continue Reading »
Resilience: Bouncing Back from Life Challenges
Stuff happens. As we travel down the river of life, we inevitably hit some rapids. Sometimes we see them coming, but sometimes they’re around a sharp bend, and they take us by surprise. Many rapids are unavoidable, such as the death of a loved one, and we have to adjust and rebalance in the boat as best we can. Other… Continue Reading »
Forgiveness, Part 2: Forgiving Ourselves
By Dana Donahue, LCSW “Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”–Maya Angelou Have you ever found yourself feeling guilty, even when you may not actually be guilty at all? Have you ever blamed yourself for something and cannot let it go? Have you found it hard to move on from your past mistakes and… Continue Reading »