If you struggle to set goals, let alone reach them, you are definitely not alone. In fact, it is thought that roughly 92% of the population has a hard to stick to goals. And this constant cycle of trying to set beneficial life or health goals, but never quite reaching them, can ultimately lead to stress, anxiety or depression. That’s...[ read more ]
If the pandemic has caused you to wonder whether you experience adult ADHD, call our office today to set up an expert evaluation. If you’re an adult struggling to cope with ADHD, everyday life can present you with various challenges. You may have difficulty managing work and personal relationships, meeting demands at work and at home, as well as taking...[ read more ]
2020 has been a rough year, to put it mildly. As we gather, in person or virtually, around our tables this Thanksgiving having an “attitude of gratitude” can be difficult. Some of us are in impossible situations and As I reflect, I have come to realize that what I am most grateful for through this year is the ability to...[ read more ]
The Holiday season is nearly upon us. But this year it’s quite different and filled with uncertainty. All of this uncertainty can lead to experiences of stress and anxiety. One of the best ways to address uncertainty is to make decisions. Decisions that allow you some peace of mind during these difficult times. Below are a few areas to consider...[ read more ]
The current Covid-19 pandemic has forced many of us to significantly alter our work routines, including working from home amid numerous distractions. Several months into the pandemic, patterns are solidifying and signs of distraction and difficulty concentrating may no longer be due to the change. In the fast-paced world we live in today, it’s easy for anyone to become forgetful...[ read more ]
Political stress, while as American as apple pie, has changed in recent times that the classic dessert recipe has not. While some may prefer granny smith to golden delicious apples and various ratios of cinnamon and sugar we rarely hear reporting on orchard picketing or bakery protests. Perhaps a cover-up conspiracy is afoot, or perhaps apples have yet to organize...[ read more ]
None of us were prepared for the global pandemic we find ourselves in. Not parents, teachers, and certainly not the healthcare workers around the country. Doctors and nurses suddenly found themselves working double shifts to care for sick people. As the rest of the world went into lockdown and people stayed home, safe and sound, these frontline workers showed up...[ read more ]
There’s an old joke that goes a little something like this: Two women sit next to one another in the park, chatting. The first woman turns to the other and asks, "Does your husband talk to you?" And the other woman replies, "All the time! He asks me what’s for dinner, he asks me if he has clean socks. Once...[ read more ]
Cognitive therapy has been shown over the years to be incredibly effective at helping people recognize and change their behaviors. But, as much potential as therapy has for every individual, some people seem to have success with therapy while others don’t. Some of this stems from what the individuals’ expectations were going into therapy, some from how much effort they...[ read more ]
Human beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. While it is far safer to be an individual these days, that doesn’t mean it is healthy...[ read more ]
