Guest Post: Dr. Murrell and The Joy of Parenting
I traded 12 children for a more vital life: Lessons on valuing flexibly By: Amy R. Murrell, Ph.D. Some preschool age children have an imaginary friend, but – when I was three – I had a husband and twelve children. My beloved spouse was named Brown Brown;...Quicksand of Agoraphobia: Part IV
We had a wonderful talk with Diane Mengali, author of The Quicksand of Agoraphobia, a few months ago. She was very warm and open in sharing her experience, for which we are very grateful. We have revised the interview into four parts. This is the fourth and final...
Science versus myth: OCD related to childhood memories?
Here is a story: a client struggling with OCD, for over 10-years, was being told in therapy that his OCD was related to childhood memories. Here is the outcome: he never got the treatment he deserved until he learned about Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Here is...DBT is not for Me! What else can I do?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a well-established treatment for people who suffer from emotion dysregulations and impulsive behaviors. This includes people with self-harming and suicidal behaviors, substance abuse, and chronic interpersonal difficulties. And...
Technology Use for Children and Teens
Nearly all parents at some point will have a conversation with their children about technology use. This may be in the context of video games, social media, screen use time, responsible Internet use, or any other category. Parents often struggle to figure out how to...Read something that means something
Separation Anxiety Disorder & Social Anxiety
The Compassionate Self Identity at work by Dr. Yotam Heineberg
Social Anxiety & OCD
Body Image Concerns
Phobias
Emotion Regulation
Body Image Concerns
Problematic Eating Behaviors
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Perfectionism
Procrastination
Acute Stress Disorder
