The new normal! That’s one way to describe significant changes in home dynamics with all our “dear ones”. Dealing with our loved ones can even that start to become annoying or difficult to manage. Starting with our spouse or significant other (SO), tensions have been escalating as a result of...
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Coping With The Coronavirus Crisis
First of all, I hope that you and your family are doing well and staying safe! I’m not going to repeat the vast amount of important information and guidelines provided by multiple sources related to staying safe, etc.
Telehealth: safe support during coronavirus
Now more than ever, with the threat of the Coronavirus, staying safe has become a priority for all of us. Guidelines include avoiding crowds or contact with high-risk situations and people. Unfortunately, this risk can apply to medical and psychology offices that usually attract multiple visitors interacting who are seeking...
How to build healthy, romantic relationship?
Having a romantic relationship can be very fulfilling, rewarding, and enjoyable. However, getting there requires not only the initial chemistry and connection associated with the infatuation stage but ensuring that there are other factors are built, developed and nurtured throughout the relationship
Preventing and Dealing With Anxiety
Anxiety can be overwhelming! Either it being constant or if experiencing under certain circumstances. Anxiety is normally related to uncertainty, stress, or we can be genetically predisposed.
Stigmas about Depression
Any connotation of mental health is frequently perceived with stigmas that are usually based on ignorance. Whenever someone needs a “regular” medication (e.g. antibiotic, cholesterol medication, high blood pressure, etc.) there is no associated qualms or hesitation about it because they are medically required and it’s simply OK.
Mid Life Crisis, Myth or Reality (Dr Benejam)
This transition of focus or sometimes called Mid Life Crisis is associated with other factors (e.g. losses, disappointments, setbacks, crises, successes, changes, sense of emptiness, etc.) sometimes brings about significant dissonance.
Summer is over and now Back-to-School time!
Summer brings the opportunity to spend extended time with family and friends. It is about travel, fun, and enjoyment.
Why many therapy clients prefer paying cash?
There are several important reasons why even clients with mental health insurance choose to be a cash-paying client or to pay out of pocket (“cash paying” term means that the client pays the psychologist directly for services provided but the payment can be made not only with cash but most...
What is a Traumatic Event? Have I been Traumatized?
First of all, any experience is subjective, meaning that how it is perceived by each of us is what matters. A trauma is any event that can affect in a physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological way.