The Myth of Multi-Tasking by Dr. Kenneth Freundlich
“There is time enough for everything in the course of the day, if you do but one thing at once, but there is not time enough in the year, if you will do two things at a time.” Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield Most people believe they can do two or more things […]
Goodnight, Sleep Tight: How to Ensure Your Child Gets Enough Sleep By Jayne E. Schachter, Ph.D.
Have you worried lately that your child may have ADHD because he cannot seem to concentrate? Maybe you have been concerned that your child has a mood disorder because she has been irritable and difficult to manage. Perhaps you think your child lacks social skills because of frequent conflicts with peers. Before jumping to such […]
Who Cares for the Caregiver? How to Cope with Caregiver Stress & Burnout By Dr. Hayley Hirschmann
In recent years, the National Alliance for Caregiving estimates almost 40 million people in the U.S. care for a disabled or chronically-ill adult family member (aged 50 years-old or more). These numbers have grown and continue to grow as Americans are living longer, but also living with more disease, such as Alzheimer’s and other chronic […]
Video Game Addiction: Is it real or just plain fantasy? By Stuart Leeds, Psy.D.
Let’s face it: video games are fun! New games are amazing and the technology is quite impressive. Having family fun all while the kids are occupied all can be a positive thing, right? Yes, there are some positive sides to children and gaming. First, gaming introduces children to technology and can boost self-discipline. The games […]
Hair Pulling May Be More Than Just A Bad Habit By Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D
Playing with your hair – twirling it around a finger when you’re tired or bored, for example – is a harmless habit. But for millions of people, pulling at their hair isn’t harmless. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, up to four percent of the population* suffers from trichotillomania, a disorder characterized by […]
HOW GOOD ARE YOU WILLING TO BE? By Dr. Daniel N. Watter
It’s the first week of January as I sit to write this blog entry, and I suspect my thoughts are focused in much the same direction as yours—that’s right, it’s college football bowl season! Those of you who know me are no doubt aware of my obsessive love for, and dedication to, the University […]
Clarifying the Myths and Misconceptions about Hypnosis…Again By Dr. Richard B. Dauber
“Will I bark like a dog or quack like a duck? Will I say or do something silly? What if I can’t wake up?” These are just some of the questions I still get about hypnosis. Unfortunately, many people (including some health care professionals) still have a flawed understanding of hypnosis, even in 2018. Much […]
Therapist’s Guide to THE SEASON, by Dr. Larisa Wainer
In continuing our holiday/seasonal blog series, Larisa Wainer, Psy.D. offers a guide to anticipating and managing stress, and mood symptoms, that often emerge during this time of the year. The trees have shed their colorful adornments, intricate patterns of frost decorate your car window in the morning, and the stores are overflowing with cornucopia of […]
9 Mindful Eating Tips for the Holidays By Dr. Joanne R. Van Nest
If the scent of pumpkin pie, turkey and stuffing roasting in the oven and other holiday treats trigger feelings of both delight and dread, you’re not alone. Anxiety about eating at social gatherings during the holiday season can dampen the spirits for celebrating with friends and family. Rather than feeling self-conscious and stressed, the following […]
5 Ways to Protect Your Recovery This Holiday Season, By Josh Glawe, LCSW
It’s hard to believe that we’re already well into the fall season. Along with the cooler temperatures and shorter days comes the start of the holiday relapse season: Thanksgiving, the winter holidays and the New Year. There is no shortage of temptations during the holidays either with friends, family or co-workers. Here are a few […]