Self-Care

December is for searching Pinterest for resolution inspiration. January is for action. And February, for the vast majority of Americans with resolutions, is for giving up. In fact, only ... Read More

When you look back on your journey toward well-being, you’re excited to see the fruits of your labor. You can cope with distress, your relationships are thriving, and you’re enjoying ... Read More

Every day we hear messages that encourage us to practice self-care—on the news, in magazines at the checkout stand, from friends, social media, even from Oprah and other celebrities. ... Read More

Self-care is a topic that can readily provoke cognitive dissonance (an internal conflict occurring when new knowledge contradicts an existing belief). On one hand, self-care is known to ... Read More

Lights, music, and parties. The buzz of the holidays brings excitement to many. However, they can elicit painful memories of those we’ve lost. This time of year can feel particularly ... Read More

Holidays can bring a ton of stress. Maybe you’re feeling pressured by the thought of family visiting, of all the cooking and shopping, or expectations for the “perfect” holiday. Or ... Read More

For many people, the holiday season is a wonderful time of year. Although the holidays can bring great joy, they come with a lot of potential stressors that can put a damper on the season. ... Read More

My wife is having an affair. It hurts. I wonder if we’ll make it to next Christmas. I’m so sad. This could be our last holiday together. I want to divorce my husband, but I have to ... Read More

In our fast-paced society, leisure often gets a bad rap. Working long hours and being productive is glorified, regardless of the quality of work. Although self-care, too, is a fairly new ... Read More

Three years ago my life changed overnight when I suddenly and very unexpectedly lost my best friend Diana. I can’t begin to describe the shock I experienced, or the depth of pain ... Read More

Alicia, 25, has fibromyalgia and works part-time in a customer service job. She is often asked to stay late or work overtime, and because she has a hard time saying no and fears losing ... Read More

When I think about the people I work with in therapy who struggle with issues of separation and individuation, I notice that many who are confused or conflicted about who they are and what ... Read More