Staying Connected in the Time of Social Distancing
In all the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are finding ourselves feeling disconnected and anxious. Most [...]
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Culturally Sensitive Care for American Jews
You often hear how important it is to find a therapist who is a good fit. In fact, if [...]
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Entering Therapy: How Do We Even Get There?
If a person has been thinking about therapy for a long time, I can’t help but feel that it is profound that we are here together in this moment. I think about the fact that the person in the room with me brings with them a life full of experiences and stories from before they arrived at my office. I am keenly aware of the fact that until now, we are complete strangers and I am inviting them to discuss the intimate details of their lives with me.
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Sep
Guilt and Self Care
Should you feel guilty about practicing Self-Care? The term self-care has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. [...]
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Aug
The Importance of Knowing
If you approached my grown children today and asked them what statements bother me the most, they would both probably [...]
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Jul
The Call to Courage – A Netflix Special About Vulnerability
Can you think of a time when you needed to ask someone for help? What about a time when you [...]
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Feb
Are you an overthinker?
Overthinking or Under-Answered I hear it every day, as a therapist listening to my clients, as a mother listening [...]
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Oct
Reflections on Mister Rogers – Part II
I wanted to follow up on my previous blog in which I shared why I believed Fred Rogers was beloved, and why [...]
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Sep
An Entrepreneur’s Story of Passion, Grit and Authenticity
At the age of 45 I was feeling very restless and unfulfilled. At the time I wasn’t sure of what [...]