Managing expectations
Everyone has a vision of the perfect holiday, but when reality fails to live up to the dream, stress can…
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Dark clouds, silver linings
While most Americans cited negative effects of the COVID pandemic on their lives and relationships, there were upsides for many.…
My Emotions, a Journal for Teens
Joy Hartman, LCSW, Family Therapist After a lot of hard work behind the scenes for the past several months, Clinical…
How to help in an emotional crisis
If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis, your help can make a difference Mental…
One Year In : Lessons From a Year of COVID
The last year has brought a thousand ups and downs that have made us feel overwhelmed, frustrated, defeated, and stressed…
Music’s Ability to Reduce Anxiety and Fear
by Carey Cloyd, MFT on GoodTherapy Music is a powerful thing. When we are feeling anxious or fearful, music can help bring…
11 positive parenting tips every parent should know
As parents, we strive to nurture, protect and guide our children through each stage of their lives. However, it’s not…
Helping teens cope with missed milestones
The coronavirus pandemic has upended classes and other school activities. It means no prom posts, no graduation pics and no…
Mourning our bygone lives
The pandemic has led to a series of losses, from our sense of safety to our social connections to our…
Spring 2020 Special on Working from Home
Psychologists’ advice for newly remote workers As employers close offices to slow the spread of COVID-19, here’s advice from I/O…
Psychologists’ advice for newly remote workers
As employers close offices to slow the spread of COVID-19, here’s advice from I/O psychologists on how both managers and…
A counselor’s tip for managing COVID-19 anxiety
Nicole Sartini-Cprek, MEd, LPCC, NCC, IMPH If you are feeling anxious about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, thank your body for alerting you…
What makes kids care? Teaching gentleness in a violent world
In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can…
Making your New Year’s resolutions stick
Lose weight? Check. Start exercising? Check. Stop smoking? Check.It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is…
Helping your child manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about a community shooting at a…
Tips for parents on managing holiday stress
For many of us, the holiday season can bring an increased sense of family responsibility and, along with it, additional…
Talking to teens about stress
Stress isn’t just a problem for adults. Young people, too, frequently experience unhealthy levels of stress, as the APA’s 2013…
Are you ready for Back to School? Resilience Tips for Parents and Teachers
We tend to idealize childhood as a carefree time, but youth alone offers no shield against the emotional hurts and…