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Dealing with Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD or ADD can be difficult to deal with. Modern life, especially here in New York City, can be highly stimulating, creating stress, distraction, anxiety, and disorganization in some people. But is it actually ADHD? And if so, what … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged ADHD, ADHD therapy, adult ADHD, coping with adult ADHD, therapy
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Mean-Spirited Co-Workers? Here is What to Do
When you find yourself on the defensive at work because of the behavior of a co-worker, try not to respond in kind or make major decisions in the moment. Take some time to evaluate before deciding your strategy for dealing … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged counseling, dealing with mean people, difficult work environment, mean co-workers
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Your Mental Health Is Critical
In our modern world, mental health seems to be on the decline–partly due to our fast-paced lifestyle, partly to the intrusion of technology in our lives, and perhaps partly due to the food we eat and the pollutants in our … Continue reading
Posted in General Self Help
Tagged causes of mental health issues, environmental impact on mental health, mental health, mental health improvement, technology impact on mental health
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Gaslighting at Work
Do you feel that you are being manipulated or lied to at work by a colleague, subordinate, or supervisor? This person may be engaging in behavior known as gaslighting. The act of gaslighting another person is considered abusive behavior and … Continue reading
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Tagged counseling, gaslighting, gaslighting at work, therapy, workplace abuse
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How to Offer an Effective Apology
No one is perfect, and sometimes you’re going to make mistakes that hurt others. When you offend your spouse or partner, you’ve hurt one of the most important people in your life. An apology is in order, but many people … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Relationships
Tagged apology, couples therapy, effective apology, healthy relationships, how to apologize
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Perfectionism and Your Anxiety
Striving for excellence is a praiseworthy characteristic. Excellence, however, should not be confused with perfection. In our imperfect world, perfection is impossible; predictably, perfectionism is often linked to anxiety and panic disorder. It is an important part of the therapeutic … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety
Tagged anxiety, counseling, overcoming perfectionism, perfectionism, therapist
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Mindfulness and Managing Anxiety
Mindfulness has become a buzzword in the self-help sphere of late, but there’s little real understanding of what it means and how it can help us. I work with my clients in multiple ways depending on what they best respond … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety
Tagged anxiety, cognitive therapy, managing anxiety, meditation, mindfulness
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Social Media – Anxiety and Depression
More and more studies are showing the connection between social media use and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. There are many complex reasons at play, and since they are interconnected, it’s hard to say how big a … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Depression
Tagged anxiety, counseling, depression, healthy social media use, social media
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Growing Apart From Your Partner in NYC
Our life experiences have a tremendous impact on our growth as individuals. This is why sometimes couples who are together for many years find that they are very different people than they were when their relationship first began. The way … Continue reading
Posted in Couples Therapy
Tagged couples growing apart, couples therapy, healthy relationships, marriage counseling, relationship problems
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Healthy Boundaries in Marriage
The word “boundary” seems to have a negative connotation – a boundary prevents me from going someplace; it limits me. But if that boundary was a tall fence that keeps you from stepping off a steep cliff, you would be … Continue reading
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Tagged couples therapy, healthy boundaries, healthy relationships, marriage counseling, relationship boundaries
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