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|  | The Crucial Role of the Therapeutic Alliance in Effective Therapy
By Adam Greenberg, LCSW
 The field of psychology and therapy has evolved significantly over the years, with various therapeutic approaches and techniques emerging. However, one element remains consistently essential to the success of any therapeutic intervention: the therapeutic alliance. The therapeutic alliance refers to the collaborative and trusting relationship between a therapist and their client. This bond is not only crucial but often determines the outcome of therapy. In this article, we will explore the significance of the therapeutic alliance in therapy, drawing insights from research and expert opinions. See full article
|  | Change is the Inevitable - Don’t Fight it - Learn to Accept it: 10 Steps to Make Change Easier
By Nancy Bortz, M.A.
Mentally and emotionally link changes to daily rituals. For example, make changes that introduce new life habits such as if you choose to meditate at home make it a morning routine for yourself. Journaling, exercise, and self-reflection are some rituals I have woven into my life. Choose rituals that become your catalyst for managing change. Whether it is a small or large change in your life, break it up into manageable pieces. Approach changes in incremental steps. Use a framework that takes change in baby steps. You want to feel comfortable about change in general. See full article
| | The Benefits of Having Two Separate Bedrooms in a Relationship
By Adam Greenberg, LCSW
In a world where romantic relationships are often portrayed as sharing every aspect of life, it might seem counterintuitive to suggest having separate bedrooms as a beneficial arrangement for couples. Traditionally, couples have shared a bedroom, symbolizing their togetherness and intimacy. However, modern relationships are evolving, and with that evolution comes the recognition that individual needs and personal space are vital for maintaining a healthy and lasting partnership. The concept of having two separate bedrooms in a relationship is gaining traction as couples discover the numerous advantages it can offer. See full article
| | The Profound Impact of Social Isolation on People of All Ages
By Adam Greenberg, LCSW
Social isolation, characterized by a lack of meaningful social interactions and a sense of disconnectedness, has emerged as a significant concern in modern society. It affects people of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. The ramifications of social isolation extend beyond temporary loneliness, leading to serious mental, emotional, and physical consequences. In this article, we will explore the profound impact of social isolation on individuals of all age groups and delve into three authoritative sources to shed light on this critical issue. See full article
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|  | Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? Knowing the Difference & Therapy for New Moms
By Blaire Melius Counseling LCSW PMHC
Becoming a parent can be an incredible experience, but it can also be a really hard one. Many new moms experience a wide range of emotions after birth, such as mood swings, tearfulness, and feelings of overwhelm. This is more commonly referred to as the "baby blues." Though this is very typical, occurring in approximately 80% of new moms, these emotions can sometimes evolve into something more significant - postpartum depression. So, what's the difference? And why can it be important for new moms to seek therapy? See full article
|  | Reasons to Consider Family Therapy for Your Relationship
By Sherry Katz, LCSW
Family therapists study the interactional patterns among family members, for the purpose of encouraging the participants to say what they want and how they feel, in a manner which increases the chance of being understood by another family member. Because family members are attached by their emotions to one another, each person is sensitive to the emotion based condition, wishes, and expectations of other family members. Whether silently received, showing no outward response or interest, greatly animated, or some other clear emotion, family members are always affected by the feelings and views of others. See full article
|  | Four Stages of Psychoanalysis
By Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D.
Psychodynamic therapy—that is, therapy that is based on the psychoanalytic model—is the oldest form of therapy and most probably the deepest. While many therapies today are symptom oriented, psychoanalysis is oriented towards relieving a client from the unconscious blocks that prevent healthy functioning. Psychoanalysts believe that if you help a client to overcome a symptom, another one will appear to replace it. Because it is a therapy that probes deep into the unconscious, it takes more time, but once you go through it, all of your symptoms will diminish. Below I have delineated four stages of psychodynamic psychotherapy. See full article
|  | I Don't Want to Go! A Practical Guide for Dealing with Social Anxiety
By Jordana Nolan, LMHC
Have you ever felt this way? I wasn’t always this way. In fact, I remember being somewhat extroverted in college. I would jump at the chance to go out at night, see my friends, go to parties. My anxiety crept up on me slowly, like honey in a jar. It didn’t help moving from the city to the suburbs where it felt extremely isolating. There would be days when I would see nobody on the sidewalks. In my defense, my anxiety seemed to also be a product of my environment. I knew I had to make a change for fear of becoming someone who would become agoraphobic. If you feel similarly, it’s time to make a change, … See full article
|  | Staring at the Cracks in the Ceiling
By Cynthia Peikoff, LCSW
Are you feeling like a rat caught up in the rat race? As a counselor I see clients in my office for one hour of their busy lives per week. They come to me with worries, dilemmas, in moods of all type. What amazes me about them is how accomplished and hard working they are. Most enjoy their chosen work. Many have lovely homes in beautiful Orange County, California. A lot of them workout regularly. On weekends, their productivity continues by taking care of shopping, cooking, cleaning, making house repairs or driving to Costco to save money buying in bulk. See full article
|  | Used To Be
By Dylan Mariah, LMHC, RN
There's this great song by Gotye that describes the shift in a relationship from feeling current and connected to someone, to seeing their "ex" as "just someone they used to know." It's called "Somebody That I Used to Know." There is a version of it you might enjoy performed by Walk Off The Earth. The musicians are incredible; creative in their use of one instrument between the 5 of them and in their sharing of the vocals. Sometimes those shifts in a relationship are exquisitely painful because we are not always on the same page. One wants out and the other doesn't. After the break, for whatever reason, our identity changes completely; from someone who was in relationship, to someone single. See full article
|  | Is Anger Ruining Your Relationships and Even Your Life Overall? Try This instead...
By Diane Thorp, MSW, LCSW
The key to having what is actually ‘healthy anger’ is that it requires self-awareness, open communication, and the ability to self-soothe. When you can identify and then separate your thoughts and feelings, you’ll be much more receptive towards alternative perspectives, which will lead to your ability to problem-solve. What unfortunately often happens is your anger remains bottled up which in turn can make you feel as though you are losing control, seeing red, and even scare those that you love. This can stop you dead in your tracks from moving forward and developing a deeper intimacy with those that you care about; friends, family, and others. See full article
|  | How to live with your (newly returned) “grown-up” child
By Lynn Margolies, Ph.D.
Relationships between parents and their “grown up kids” typically improve when kids go away to college, becoming more cooperative and equal. Of course it’s easier to get along when living apart. But also, when parents have limited say over/access to what their young adult kids are doing, struggles around autonomy and control become irrelevant and the power structure changes. Parents let go, and teens no longer feel the need to push them away to exercise independence. But what happens to this developmental achievement when kids return home for an extended time? See full article
|  | How To Cope with the Stress and Anxiety Caused By Covid-19
By Leah Elvitsky, LMFT
If you're like most people, you are doing your best to stay calm during COVID-19 pandemic. But that can feel incredibly difficult at times. When not worrying about friends and loved one's health, there's also the conflicting information provided by the media and the economic ramifications of the virus that have people on edge. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, but most will exhibit some of the following signs: Changes in sleep or eating patterns; Difficulty concentrating; Worsening of chronic health problems; Increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. If you are experiencing significant stress right now, here are some ways you can cope … See full article
| | What Was Hidden Behind Your Pre-Coronavirus Mask?
By Sherry Katz, LCSW
Each day we see a fragmented and chaotic response in many major systems responding to the serious, fundamental, and thorough breakdown of areas we considered reliable and steadfast. These larger scope flaws and inadequacies are serious enough to show there were weaknesses in certain systems for a long time prior to now. Essentially the medical masks we wear for protection against coronavirus replaced the everyday masks we used for many years to hide from uneasy questions about systems in our shared lives. One level of system examination available to all and each of us, is the search within the deep areas of our identity, values, daily living priorities, … See full article
|  | Social Distancing Impact
By Dr. Leonard Gallagher
Do we like change? Sometimes. Do we like change we do not create? No. Whew! What a month March was. It started like most every other March for us. Anticipating spring, spring break and warming temperatures was normal. None of us knew what was coming. We did not know a new normal was coming. Social distancing has altered our life as the new normal. Perhaps we work from home. Perhaps we are not allowed to work. Perhaps our kids or us were in school. No one is attending school, not in person anyway. We no longer go to movie theaters, concert venues, band concerts, school activities or sporting events. When we buy groceries, we must carefully consider … See full article
|  | The "Invisibility" of Mental Illness
By Robert C. Ciampi, LCSW
Physical illness and disease has always been viewed differently from mental illness. With physical illness, many have pointed out, there is a quantifiable or measurable aspect in that a physician can see, with the right instrumentation, bodily processes that are impinged, torn, broken, swollen, invaded by a mass or tumor, penetrated by accident or violence, and other observable abnormalities to the body. Children understand from an early age that if they get a “boo boo” such as a scratch, cut, or scrape it can easily be remediated by a caring parent and with a simple band aid and a hug. In the case of a more severe trauma, we are taught that the skill of our doctors, nurses, and … See full article
|  | Breaking Out of Denial and Into Resilience During the Coronavirus Crisis
By Dr. Michael J. Salas, PsyD, LPC-S
Over the past week, I've seen it multiple times--that shell shocked appearance after the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis set in. Many of us thought that this would be a passing storm where we can distantly feel sympathy for someone else's crisis. It just didn't seem that real that the crisis would become our own. If you look around, others are still struggling with that acceptance. Young people are playing around on beaches during spring break. You might have a friend who is viewing this as a nice time to travel and wait until this all passes. We felt it in our therapy practice too. We love meeting with our clients in person. However, as the weight of the situation became … See full article
|  | Dealing Directly in Our Relationships: 21 Tips
By Jonathan Lebolt, PhD
At a time when people in our country are polarized, it's important that we learn how best to communicate in our relationships. This article will help you communicate more directly in your relationships with partners, friends, family members, and close colleagues. There are three “people” in a relationship: ourselves, our partner, and that invisible third “person:” the couple. When there’s a conflict, we need to be aware of the feelings and needs of (a) ourselves, (b) our partner, and (c) the relationship. In a healthy relationship, our partner will be working on this awareness, too. Sound hard? It is—so first, let's focus on … See full article
|  | Finding Happiness and Meaning Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
By Walter J. Matweychuk, PhD
Many people if they are honest, will tell you that they are not as happy and satisfied with their lives as they would like to be. At an earlier time in my life, I counted myself among the ranks of the dissatisfied. Through hard work, I no longer am disappointed with my life. I solved my dilemma by using REBT philosophy to guide my way to living a rewarding and meaningful life. My goal is to help you to improve your life satisfaction and the meaning you derive from the one life you are ever likely to have to enjoy. The question is, how do you go about doing this? See full article
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