Almost everywhere you look these days, there are reminders of times gone by. Streaming services regularly release reboots of long-ago stories, such as NBC’s Quantum Leap and Netflix’s Cobra Kai. Retailers are advertising scrunchies, tracksuits, and 90’s jeans. Songs like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Take On Me” are trending on TikTok. The Instagram account…
Certainly, the majority of adolescents and adults have heard the term ADHD and most have at least a basic understanding of the meaning of this acronym, which means Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Yet ADHD, which is a neurodevelopmental disorder, is often mischaracterized as a simple problem with one’s ability to pay attention or stay in one’s…
For those of you who may not know me, I am a psychologist whose work specializes in the treatment of sexual and relationship difficulties. Much of my work as a sex and relationship therapist involves working with both couples and individuals. In the last 35+ years of psychotherapy, I have frequently encountered couples presenting for…
Do the following statements sound familiar? I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am. I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck. I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may be more intelligent than I…
There is no shortage of what to occupy our minds with these days. While this feels like it’s never been worse, as long as our brains have had their current structure, which is estimated to be only 200 million years old,[1] “it’s the same as it ever was,”[2] or as noted in the book of…
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. Chances are, pickleball courts are popping up all over your town, most likely replacing a few tennis courts. Ever wonder why this sport has grown so quickly in popularity? To start, pickleball can be played by people of all ages and all skill levels. You don’t…
We’ve all had moments of forgetfulness, difficulty remembering where we put our car keys, or even remembering people’s names. Normal right? But with time, you may notice that the forgetfulness turns into forgetting to shut off the stove, remembering what you did yesterday, getting lost going to familiar places, or even taking medications on time.…
Parents today too often find themselves speaking to their children about the violence that seems to permeate the news. The recent school shooting in Texas raises questions for kids of all ages and has triggered many parents to ask us how to talk to them about it. First take a moment to consider your own…
Procrastination is nothing new. In 700 B.C., the ancient Greek poet, Hesiod proclaimed his tendency against procrastination in a poem, “Work and Days.” He said, “Do not put your work off till tomorrow and the day after.” Conversely, years later, Mark Twain quipped, “never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after…
Over the past several months, we have all witnessed the devastation of the Russian attacks on Ukraine. There are endless images and stories of death, destruction, and the flight of refugees, along with tales of heroism. Maybe your kids have seen frightening videos on social media or the news and are asking questions, or perhaps…