I once had a client tell me “I wish my friends didn’t feel responsible for my feelings.” She explained that it was actually more stressful for her. At first, this…
I recently wrote a post for Psychology Today explaining some of the distorted thought patterns that underlie back-to-school anxiety (“How Can I Help With back To School Anxiety”). In doing…
I am a planner…with a capital “P.” When I was ten, I told my dad I wanted to be a psychologist, work part-time and be home with my kids part-time. Guess…
When my kids were young, I was very conscious of not cursing in front of them. While I admit that I can have a “colorful” vocabulary at times, I did…
My kids and I were discussing some activity possibilities for the week when I remembered our experience at a high ropes course last summer. It was a nice reminder of…
As I write this, I am waiting in my office for a very nice gentleman from a nearby auto-repair shop to return with my patched tire. I truly believe I…
Picking my son up from swim practice is an every day occurrence. He typically gets in the car with a smile, even if it is a tired one. However, after…
Have you ever been told you are “overreacting?”While there are times that this feedback can be an important source of information, it can also be incredibly invalidating and hurtful. It…
Recently, my husband noticed me shaving and made a suggestion as to how I could make my life easier. At first, I noticed feeling a bit irritated. I have been…
Do you ever find that you are upset about events that haven’t even occurred yet?Yesterday morning my son was watching tv while eating breakfast before school. As the time to…