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 […]
Nurturing Resilience Through Behavior Therapy for Teenagers, By Stu Leeds, Psy.D.
In the tumultuous journey of adolescence, self-discovery and acceptance often take center stage. The landscape of being a teenager is marked by a whirlwind of emotions, societal expectations, and self-perceptions. Enter Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a beacon of guidance that illuminates the path toward unconditional self-acceptance. My experience working with teens has enlightened me […]
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 […]
A Guide to Understanding Sexual and Romantic Orientation(s), By Steven Rego, MSW, LCSW
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 […]
Taming Tantrums, By Jayne Schachter, Ph.D.
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 […]
Does “Clutch” Performance Really Exist?, By Kenneth Freundlich, Ph.D.
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 […]
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. […]
TRENDING: Everything Old Is New Again – The Psychology of Nostalgia, by Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 […]
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 […]