Did I do something bad? Are my memories entirely accurate? Did I forget a critical detail that makes me a terrible person? Many of my clients struggle with this same issue. If you find yourself obsessively replaying a past event, searching your memory for clues…
Life After OCD Treatment: Slipping after Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment is normal. In fact, behavior that has been maintained for any length of time can most likely recur. You can think of it as your new ways of behaving will be challenging that…
For many of us, spending time with family during the holidays is something straight out of a Hallmark movie with days filled with comfort and joy. But for others, the holidays with family are scarier than Halloween. From the stress of traveling to the pressure…
It’s a familiar memory for a lot of Americans: sitting around the table for Thanksgiving dinner, each person taking a moment to mention the things they’re grateful for. Unfortunately, being grateful seems to be something we’re reminded of only once a year on the holiday.…
These days, many people focus on their physical health. But few give much attention, if any, to their mental health. What does mental health refer to? Mental health describes a person’s overall psychological health and well-being. It has much to do with the way you…
Identity and Self-Concept in Therapy What is it that makes us who we truly are? Is it our friends, family, life experience, genetics, society, work…? Is who we are right now, who we will remain? At all stages in our lives, what makes us who…