The Truth About Loneliness
I spend a great deal of time talking with people about unhappiness. And in many cases, loneliness is the culprit. At our core, we are wired to be in relationship and community with others, and when we’re not, we naturally feel sad and alone. In America, a society obsessed with happiness, loneliness has become somewhat […]
Pulling the Plug on Stress
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” – Anne Lamott In my line of work, I talk a lot about stress. Especially in America, where we are driven to be bigger, better, stronger and faster, stress is often seen as a badge of honor. Unfortunately, too much stress […]
7 Tips for Getting Along with Your Spouse or Partner
Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and hopefully you had some time to let your spouse or significant other know how important they are in your life. That’s great if you did, but getting along with your spouse should be something you focus on throughout the year—not just in February. Unfortunately, the busyness of […]
Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
In my last post, I talked about how important it is for parents to educate children about the dangers of misogyny and sexual harassment. However, if the recent news has taught us anything, we’ve learned that adults need a refresher course on these lessons as well. One of the most frequent places where women report […]
Preventing Misogyny and Sexual Harassment – A Parent’s Perspective
We’ve all seen the recent headlines dominating the news cycle. If you’re like me, you’re heartbroken, angered and devastated by the sheer number of notable men accused of sexual misconduct. The truth is, misogyny and sexual harassment are rampant in our society. While the #metoo movement is doing its part in bringing these issues to […]
A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein – Part 2
Part II This is the second half of our two-part blog series on Dr. David Lowenstein. It picks up where we left off in the first post, and discusses everything from his counseling work in New York City after 9/11 to his plans for the future. You traveled to New York City after 9/11 to […]
Coping with Stress in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting
It happened again, and again—and again. And now there’s so much violence in the news, it’s hard to convince yourself that it won’t happen to you or someone you love. You ask yourself, is anyone safe at the movie theater, the shopping mall, attending a concert or church service? After all, we’re talking about innocent […]
Helping Children Manage Stress after the Violence in Charlottesville
As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about the recent violence and display of hatred in Charlottesville. In times like this, it’s important to remember that children look to their parents to make them feel safe. This is true no matter what age your children are, from toddlers […]
Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce
Most of us are keenly aware of our country’s high divorce rates, although recent statistics indicate that the numbers may be dropping. Regardless, divorce is a tough pill for any couple to swallow, and it could be even more traumatic for their children. It’s important for parents to know how to help their kids cope […]
Teens and Suicide – What You Need to Know
In a recent post, I discussed adolescent depression and the many tragic issues associated with it. Certainly not the least of these is suicide, which is listed as the third-leading cause of death among 10- to 24-year-olds. The topic recently garnered a significant amount of attention among teens, parents, the media and the psychiatric community […]
