Test and Exam Anxiety
By Mark Staum, LCSW The months of October and November bring new weather patterns, new daylight schedules and new challenges for children. Exams, projects, and papers are back in full swing. Some children may experience some level of anxiety, in preparation for an...
The Quiet Child: At What Point is Shyness… “Too Shy?”
By Sara Berlin, LMSW It is common for people, especially children, to struggle with transitioning to the fall season. At the start of each school year, many children present as shy and struggle to interact with peers and teachers. While the majority of such children...
Back to School
By Tonya Swartzendruber, MA For many families, the fall represents a significant transition period. Returning to a school schedule can be daunting for kids and parents alike. Earlier bedtimes, packed morning routines, performance expectations, and more time away from...
Staying Cool in Summer Heat
By Yoni Sobin, PsyD In the winter, we face an increased risk of flu and seasonal depression, so we stay vigilant for contagions, stay warm, and keep engaged in activities with others (see my previous article on loneliness –...
The Science of Acceptance (and How to Get “Unstuck”)
By Aliza Dinerstein, LMSW Throughout life, many of us experience periods of time when we find ourselves feeling stuck. We may feel stuck in an unfulfilling job, stuck in a conflict with a good friend, or even stuck in our own feelings of depression, panic, or fear....
Teen Mental Health: What Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Can Offer
By Thanos Nioplias, MA Anxiety and depression are clearly on the rise among teenagers. And it’s not only psychologists and educators who are concerned. Everyday conversations among teens focus on how stressed and anxious they feel, and the press has recently written...
“Effective” Parenting: More than Behavioral Control
By Gavi Hoffnung, PhD Being a parent is incredibly rewarding, but also tremendously demanding. Our office receives hundreds of phone calls each year from parents seeking guidance in how to better manage their children’s behaviors. Above all, they are striving to...
Holiday Self-Care
By Laura Vraney, PsyD While the Spring holiday season ushers in nicer weather and rays of optimism, there is no question that it also brings about anxiety. At times, we may become so distracted by the to-do list, both leading up to and during the holiday time that we...
