Recognizing Emotional Eating
It’s midnight. You have a paper due first thing in the morning and your page is… still blank. You look across the room and notice a large bag of chips that seem like the perfect [...]
How to Handle College Transitions Part 2: For the Parent
College Transitions For Parents The move to college doesn’t just affect the child; parents often feel the reverberations of this new life experience, and the relationship between parent and child [...]
Micro Cheating in Relationships
The trending topic on relationships this past year has been micro cheating. A relatively new term, coined by Psychologist Melanie Shilling in 2017, it’s a talking point for many couples. In [...]
How to Have a Wonderful Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Survival Kit If you follow the tips below on how to have a wonderful Valentine’s Day, you’ll not just survive the holiday, but thrive. Plan ahead Valentine’s [...]
Coping with Tragedy during the Holidays
The holidays have arrived It’s the time of year when gathering with family begins. The holidays are based on traditions, foods, and festivities that have been happening for generations. [...]
Essential Guide To ADD & ADHD
Background One of the most common childhood disorders is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD. In fact, an estimated 6.4 million children in the United States alone have [...]
How to Help Children Cope with Exposure to Violence
In recent news, there has been a lot of coverage on violence like the shootings in Dallas and even more recently, the mother who posted a facebook video beating her daughter. Exposure to violence [...]
Is Anxiety Always A Negative Emotion?
A common misconception is that anxiety is always a negative emotion, something utterly bad for us and deeply personal. When we are anxious, the feeling seems to be that there is something wrong [...]
