Worry

With the holidays comes more stress and worry for all of us. Stress can come in many different forms. This stress and worry can be centered on finances, time, or upcoming get-togethers. ... Read More

Worry can be glue that cements parents and children, making their attachments so tight that separation and individuation are impeded. My work with young adult children and with parents ... Read More

No one looks forward to having a surgical procedure. But according to a recent study led by Michael N. Mavros at the Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS) in Greece, positive people ... Read More

“He hates me,” you think to yourself. Roll the inner YouTube clip. And the clip does roll—an instant replay of everything we did and the possible reactions, like some torturous, pick-your-own-ending ... Read More

Sometimes, in times of stress, our worry and rumination circle around a particular theme: the great escape. “How can I get out of this?” “There must be a way out.” We can spend ... Read More

Depression and dementia have been linked through a variety of research paths. Some exploration has identified similarities in symptoms, especially those related to memory and cognition. ... Read More

In late August, when kids begin to shop for school supplies, they are faced with the inevitability that school is just around the corner. This can be the time that you begin to see those ... Read More

Whether it is the economy, family concerns, or just getting through the daily grind, more individuals seem to be struggling with life’s demands and difficulties in recent years. Individuals ... Read More

Early in the Mad Men television series, we see Don Draper’s then-wife, Betty, at her psychoanalyst appointment. She relaxes on the couch free associating while her psychoanalyst smokes ... Read More

Grappling with our unknown futures is part of what makes us human—and nothing fans the flame of worry like the great unknown. Much of our lives are sort of a blind man’s bluff game ... Read More

As the seasons change, so can what we worry about. Air pressure, temperature, or humidity may be linked to one’s reactions to changes in weather. In the winter, fear can arise around ... Read More

I make it a conscious habit not to watch TV news. I’m a very visual person and disturbing pictures tend to stay with, haunt, and disturb me. So, as part of my self-care plan, I have ... Read More