Sudden Loss and Grief By Laura Oliff, Ph.D. In this time of Covid 19 no one is left untouched by loss and grief either because they have lost a loved one themselves or because someone they know has. There are no definitive stages or time frames for grieving and no absolutes. Grief is emotional, not intellectual, … Read more
Positive Psychology and Resilience in the Time of COVID-19 By Susan Paula, Ph.D. These are difficult times. In this time of COVID-19, perhaps you’re dealing with distressing uncertainty, the illness of a loved one, financial difficulties, or the fallout from social isolation. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process of … Read more
Rest and Relaxation By Kathleen Taylor, Ph.D. Stress and anxiety take a lot of energy. The same process that prepares your body to fight off an enemy is also very active when you are feeling stressed or anxious. The longer you feel stress, the more energy you are using and the less time your body … Read more
Anger Management: Taming your “inner beast” By Kathleen Taylor, Ph.D. Imagine this: It’s a hot day, and you’re on a packed subway car after a long day at work. The person next to you keeps crowding you, bumps into you repeatedly, then spills their coffee all over your new jacket and doesn’t apologize. What do … Read more
Willingness: A Way to Accept Life’s Challenges By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. When was the last time you were asked to accept something that you didn’t want to accept—for example, having a difficult conversation with your boss, staying late at work to finish a project, interacting with an angry spouse or parent, being single, having fertility … Read more
Home for the Holidays By Laura Oliff, Ph.D. As so many of us prepare for this holiday season, oftentimes family gatherings are not as enjoyable as we would like them to be. All families have their share of disagreements and strained relationships but following a few simple guidelines could help make your holiday a lot … Read more
Dieting Dilemmas: Dichotomous Thinking By Melissa Horowitz, PsyD Why is it that whenever we try to lose weight, we can’t help but think about and crave foods that weight-loss experts discourage us from eating, such as french-fries, ice cream, pizza, and potato chips? The answer is that it’s hard to avoid eating foods that we … Read more
Weight Loss Tips By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. According to a CDC study, more than two-thirds of Americans are trying to lose, or maintain their current, weight. Unfortunately many seemingly effective weight loss plans fail. This may trigger feelings of depression, embarrassment, shame, and -over time- diminished motivation. With the vast array of weight loss methods … Read more
Just Say NO (Thank You) to Overeating During Any Social Gathering By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Research suggests that external influences, such as social environment, can be a persuasive force in the quantity of food one consumes. Though it may seem easier to take the path of least resistance, if your goal is to stay on … Read more
Use Your Time Productively Even When Overwhelmed by Emotions By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Sometimes emotional experiences can be acute, intense, and hard to know if warranted given the circumstance at hand. Conventional wisdom discourages us from being reactionary when in such a state because the long-term consequences of our actions are likely to outweigh the … Read more
No Excuses for Not Feeling Better By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Having difficulty focusing? Has the quality of your sleep diminished? Are you concerned that it takes more time to get tasks done? Or have you noticed less success in working through everyday issues? If you answered yes … Read more
Tools to Transform Your Marriage or Relationship By Laura Oliff, Ph.D. Couples often wait until their problems are quite severe before considering couple’s therapy. The strategies presented here are not only important for relationships in crisis but can be valuable in repairing smaller conflicts or dissatisfactions. According to research based on repeated interviews and observations … Read more