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“Those Aren’t Fighting Words, Dear.”
The New York Times, Fashion & Style - "Those aren't Fighting Words, Dear." - Laura A. Munson “Happiness has to start from within.” Easy to say, DIFFICULT to implement. Impressed by how Laura Munson tenaciously applied this well-worn quip in her marriage, I wanted...
How Trauma and Resilience Cross Generations
On Being - How Trauma and Resilience Cross Generations – Krista Tippett – Published: July 30, 2015 The concept adds new meaning to the ancient adage that "the sins of the fathers are visited upon the children." New research on the inter-generational transmission of...
Why People Are Drawn to Narcissists Like Donald Trump
The Harvard Business Review - Why People Are Drawn to Narcissists Like Donald Trump - Michael Maccoby – Published: August 26, 2015 I know I’m not alone in my stunned incredulousness about how Trump mouths off slandering barrages while maintaining and ever-growing fan...
5 Ways to Make Peace With Your Body
The Huffington Post – 5 Ways to Make Peace With Your Body – Jennifer Rollin – Posted: 08/21/2015 I don't know about you, but I do not want to squander any of my precious moments on this earth ruminating about how I would feel better if there were "less of me."...
Why CBT is Falling Out of Favor
The Guardian, Health & Wellbeing - Why CBT is Falling Out of Favor – Oliver Burkeman, Published Friday July3rd, 2015 “The old techniques weren’t completely wrong; they’d just outlived their usefulness. If the secret of happiness is hard to find, maybe that’s...
10 Photos That Smash Every ‘Yoga Body’ Stereotype
www.takepart.com - Published 06/11/2015 - 10 Photos That Smash Every ‘Yoga Body’ Stereotype Yogis of all shapes and sizes are sharing snaps of themselves doing some seriously challenging poses. Plus-size yoga, curvy yoga…yoga for anyone who wants to feel better, to...
The Secret Sadness of Pregnancy With Depression
The New York Times Magazine – The Secret Sadness of Pregnancy With Depression – By ANDREW SOLOMON – Published: May 28, 2015 Pregnant women often fear taking the antidepressants they rely on. But not treating their mental illness can be just as dangerous. This NYT...
The 12 Things Sigmund Freud Got Right
The Huffington Post – The 12 Things Sigmund Freud Got Right - Blake Fleetwod – Posted: 05/07/2015 Most of us are aware of some of Sigmund Freud's hair-brained concepts...he was, after all, a product of his time. That time was only 100 years ago. In this lovely...
Awe and other Positive Emotions
The New York Times – The Well Column – An Upbeat Emotion That’s Surprisingly Good for You – By Gretchen Reynolds – Published: March 26, 2015 5:30 am Positive emotions lead to positive health benefits. It’s a simple concept. It’s even measureable and provable...
The Society of Grownups – Helping you find your inner adult
The Society of Grownups - Helping you find your inner adult Check out this great organization in Boston. Does anyone want to suggest a franchise? Every city needs a Society of Grownups.
Bringing a Daughter Back From the Brink With Poems
The New York Times – Style – Bringing a Daughter Back From the Brink With Poems – Published: February 26, 2015 The burning timeless question of how we experience joy and hopefulness, or at least a peaceful contentedness, in the face of personal and macro chaos,...
The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered, and It Is Not What You Think
The Huffington Post – Politics – The Blog – “The Likely Cause of Addiction Has Been Discovered and It’s Not What You Think” - Posted: January 20, 2015 For those who have followed previous posts attempting to make sense of random acts of violence such as the Sandy Hook...
21 GIFs That Will Calm You The F*ck Down
BREAAAAAATHE. Buzzfeed nailed it with “21 GIFs That Will Calm You The F*ck Down” Life is a tapestry of stress. From split ends to terminal illnesses, we live stressed out lives. I am reminded of a formula that has been helpful to me: Pain + Resistance = Suffering...
What a Month of Yoga Did for a Regular Person
The Huffington Post - Healthy Living - The Bolg - Posted: January 20, 2015 Grete DeAngelo, in her blog post “What a Month of Yoga Did for a Regular Person” highlights a powerful point of growth: keep goals attainable. And only you (often by the slugging experience of...
To Treat Depression: Drugs or Therapy?
The New York Times – Health - Well – Mind – To Treat Depression, Drugs or Therapy? – By Richard A. Friedman, M.D. – Published: January 8, 2015 I have always sensed that learning, irrespective of the content, is strongly correlated to healing from depression. While I...
“The Liberation of Growing Old”
The New York Times – Sunday Review – Opinion – The Liberation of Growing Old - By ANNE KARPF – Published: January 3, 2015 With the prevalence of the terrifying prospects of the Social Security machine, the demise of the pension (huh…what’s that?) and the reality of an...
Cartoon: Christmas Group Therapy
NeuroTalk, Therapy Alternatives - Cartoon A little holiday levity. It comes from this Therapy Alternatives web site: http://www.therapyalternatives.org/xmas.shtml
I Was Taught To Be Ashamed Of My Sexuality
Huffington Post - Jessica Dimas - Posted: 12/12/2014 Jessica Dimas posted a moving article on Huffington Post about the shame many women feel around their sexuality. I was Taught To Be Ashamed of My Sexuality reflects on the long-term impact of negative body-centric...
A Natural Fix for A.D.H.D.
The New York Times – Sunday Review – Opinion – A Natural Fix for A.D.H.D. –By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN - Published: October 31, 2014 Don’t miss this terrific NYT Opinion article: A Natural Fix For A.D.H.D. While the conclusion is not novel (put kids in schools with small...
I Don’t Wanna Do Yoga: Finding Your Way Around Resistance
Kriplau – Center for Yoga & Health – Article - I Don’t Wanna Do Yoga: Finding Your Way Around Resistance - by Valerie Reiss – Published: October 1, 2014 Facing the need to make changes is HARD. We show up in therapy knowing we want things to get better. The first...
The Science of Pornography Addiction
YouTube – The Science of Pornography Addiction – Published on Feb 20, 2013 Check out this cool little video illustrating the science of pornography addiction. I don’t even like writing those words together…’pornography’ & ‘addiction’ because of so much inflexible...
Why Teenagers Act Crazy
The New York Times – Sunday Review – Opinion – Why Teenagers Act Crazy - By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN – Published: June 28, 2014 Understanding adolescent anxiety, in conjunction with the often co-morbid novelty seeking and risk taking behaviors that are classic of this age...
Exercising the Mind to Treat Attention Deficits
The New York Times – Health – Well - Exercising the Mind to Treat Attention Deficits – By DANIEL GOLEMAN – Published: May 12, 2014 Mental Muscle versus ADD. Stimulant medications can be great, until they’re not. The bad news is not soft…it’s real: after a period,...
For a Happy Marriage, Eat Before Talking
According to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, missing a meal, dieting or just being hungry may be the reason why husbands, wives and partners are unhappy with their spouses. Our other halfs are disgruntled at night when...
‘Look Up’ – A spoken word film for an online generation.
YouTube – ‘Look Up' - Written, Performed & Directed by Gary Turk - Published on April 25, 2014 'Look Up' is a lesson taught to us through a love story, in a world where we continue to find ways to make it easier for us to connect with one another, but always...
Mental Health Now Covered Under ACA, but Not for Everyone
The recent U.S. News and World Report article titled "Mental Health Now Covered Under ACA, but Not for Everyone" is a must-read for anyone trying to understand where mental health care and Obamacare intersect. The good news is that when it comes to mental health...
Impact of the Economy for Young Adults and the Need for Meaning
As a therapist and a parent of young adults, the economic headwinds faced by this age group (as well as older workers) cannot be ignored. Check out the NY Times economic synopsis by The Editorial Board titled Recovery for Whom? Looking at young adult development...
Rewiring the Brain – Moving on from Trauma
Neuroplasticity: What You Need to Know in PTSD Recovery - Posted on March 20, 2013 – By Michele Rosenthal PTSD recovery can be a long, painful journey. When our sense of fundamental safety is shattered, our brains wire to accommodate. So, how do we undo that...
Soothing your Threatened Brain
YouTube - Soothing the Threatened Brain - Dr. Sue Johnson - Published December 10, 2013 The video illustrates the recently published exciting research which gives hope to struggling couples. Sue Johnson’s You Tube describes new scientific research about how a loving...
Why “Sexual Addiction” Is Not A Useful Diagnosis — And Why It Matters
Dr. Marty Klein - http://www.martyklein.com - Articles Dr. Marty Klein is a prolific writer and concerns himself with all things sexual. In his recent article titled Why “Sexual Addiction” Is Not A Useful Diagnosis — And Why It Matters, he tackles formulation of the...
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