Sexuality is one of the many things that define us as human beings. Often, people confuse gender and sexual orientation. Sexual orientation refers to what an individual is attracted to (or not attracted to) sexually. Romantic attraction refers to what a person is attracted to romantically. Gender refers to the sex to which the person…
At some point, most people find themselves experiencing negative thoughts about themselves, the world, or their future. It’s part of being human. However, it is possible that your negative thoughts can actually interfere with your functioning because your thoughts are directly linked to both mood and behavior. Persistent negative thinking can be a symptom of…
The short answer is—it really could be. Part of the problem is that it’s easy to fall into a state of media overload. We are in an era of hyper-information, with access to news everywhere—all the time. This makes it hard to take a break without a conscious effort. Couple that with the negativity bias…
I was in line at the supermarket checkout counter the other day and watched as a young child in front of me asked his mother for a candy bar. She said no, despite his pleading, and the wailing ensued. I watched, reminding myself I had to hold my tongue regardless of her response. Will she…
In sports, the term “clutch” describes great play in crucial situations, which contributes to the team’s victory. The opposite of clutch is “choke,” which occurs when a player fails in a big spot. Some players have reputations as clutch players, but others are known as chokers. However, are clutch or choke even real? The notion…
“A season is set for everything, a time for every experience under heaven.” Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, verse 1 For making it past that title, you deserve kudos and a pithy, meaningful posting. Emotional well-being and feeling content greatly hinge on our ability to completely understand what is going on in the space between our ears.…
You may be considering a private evaluation for your school-aged child for several reasons. Whether or not you have behaviors of concern, academic concerns, or want a comprehensive look at your child’s academic functioning and potential, a private evaluation may be the route you want to take. This type of evaluation will provide you with a…
I work with many couples in my practice. The more common issues that couples experience usually involve communication difficulties. Many sub-issues exist within this one area, but they tend to fall under the umbrella of communication. Sometimes, couples will present to therapy with one partner convinced they wish to end the marriage and the other…
I do it every night. I’ve been known to do it in the afternoon too, especially on the weekends. I can usually do it within ten minutes but sometimes it takes up to thirty. How long does it take you to do it? The amount of time it takes someone to fall asleep can vary…
My patients have expressed explicit worries about climate change for the first time in my decades of practice. Will there even be a planet? I don’t think I want to have children when our future is so uncertain. According to a 2022 Yale University survey, 27% of Americans say they are “very worried” about global…