By Ronald Nicholson, MA With the new year comes a time of reflection and goal setting. One goal that frequently comes up in therapy, or at just about every holiday party whenever you tell someone you are a therapist, is how to deal with burnout. Burnout is the the...
By J.P Consiglio, LMHC You would assume that when one is wished a "Happy Holidays," it would be met withexcitement, cheer and maybe even a childlike anticipation. This season is commonly perceivedto be one for individuals to look forward to spending time with their...
By Abigail Cooper, PhD Coined by John Maxwell in 2002, the saying “teamwork makes the dreamwork,” is just as apt today as it was 20 years ago (sorry to any Millennials who now feel old) and it is just as relevant in the context of mental health care. Teamwork is...
By Henry Eff, PsyD Do you wish you could get rid of all of your anxiety? No more racing heart, anxious thoughts, sweaty palms, worries, fears, trepidations, queasy upside-down stomachs? How comforting would it be to have NO anxiety … before an exam during a work...
By Brad Ahern, MA The first thing that I will say is that the year flew by. I can remember my first day feeling overwhelmed with my own worries about performing well and needing to learn as quickly as I could. Thinking back, I am not sure that was necessary. From day...
“Let’s go around the room and share our highs and lows from the past week,” my friend stated at last week’s Friday night Shabbat dinner. I was at the end of the table; therefore, my turn was last. When the time arrived for me to answer, my friend with a smirk on his...
by Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD Are you feeling cynical at work?Do you lack energy to be productive?Do you feel short-tempered or irritated with co-workers?Do you experience low satisfaction from your accomplishments?Do you dread work and/or have trouble initiating tasks?Do...
By David Spinka, LCSW Most people pay attention to their mental health only when feeling emotionally dysregulated or depleted. In truth, mental health is so much more than diagnosis and going into a clinic for treatment. Ideally, it is a domain that it relevant for...
By Nikki Eskenasi, PsyD Many of us have been more isolated than ever over the past several months throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the challenge of spending so much time away from friends and loved ones, it can be particularly hard to remain connected...
