The Psychology of Retiring: More Than Just a Career’s End, By Kenneth Freundlich, Ph.D.
Retirement is often portrayed as a golden era, marked by lazy mornings, endless travel, and the freedom to do what you want, when you want. However, retirement represents a profound psychological shift that affects identity, purpose, and emotional well-being. For many people, retirement is not just about leaving work. It’s about leaving behind a role […]
Teen Mental Health and the College Transition, By Jayne Schachter, Ph.D.
Can you believe how time flies? You now have a high school senior who finally made it through the challenges of junior year. They’ve dealt with SATs, college visits, the application process, and final decision-making regarding which college they will attend in the fall. It should be smooth sailing from now until departure. But if […]
Opening Up About Therapy: Should You Tell Your Loved Ones? By Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D
Deciding whether to share with friends and family that you see a therapist is a deeply personal choice that can have implications for your mental health and relationships. While therapy has become more widely accepted and understood, there are still various factors to consider when determining whether to disclose this aspect of your life. Here […]
Finding Hope In Substance Abuse, By Sharron Spriggs, Ph.D.
People often ask me, “Why do you work with people with such complex histories, like substance abuse, childhood trauma, and PTSD?” My surface-level response typically involves explaining that I truly believe there’s a connection between the aforementioned variables. After all, very few people with a substance abuse problem have no past traumas. I like to […]
Myths and Misconceptions about Hypnosis Revisited, by Richard B. Dauber, Ph.D.
I initially had two other ideas for this current blog when I was deciding what topic to write about. However, something happened the other day that changed my mind. I was talking with a colleague about hypnosis, and he had very little knowledge about what it was and what it wasn’t. I’m used to explaining […]
The Emotional Tasks of Adulthood: Unsullied Ideas About Uncertainty, Ambiguity, and Ambivalence, By Jeffrey C. Singer, Ph.D.
“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. […]
What to Expect during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, By Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D.
It’s not uncommon for me to receive a call from someone who has decided to talk to a psychologist that practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). They usually confess that they don’t know what CBT is or that there are different approaches to doing therapy. If this comes as a surprise, you are not alone. Many […]