Navigating a relationship with a narcissistic or borderline parent can feel like a game of damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Predicting what will trigger a negative response and lead to your parent’s emotional volatility is difficult. This is compounded by the fact that identical behaviors can produce …
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The term “narcissist” is used frequently these days. It might surprise you, however, that almost everyone has a degree of narcissism. After all, how could we survive without some level of self-importance? At times we need some hubris to face challenges, achieve our goals, and thrive in a world of …
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Imagine having to start a new job, surrounded by peers you do not know, with a new boss who would evaluate you daily. How would you feel? Scared and anxious? Adults often forget what we expect of our kids every September and how we would feel if we were in …
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Anxiety in the workplace can be counterproductive. It often interferes with performance by diminishing attention and focus while weakening productivity. Anxiety can interfere with the ability to express yourself and form authentic relationships that can lead to collegial collaboration and networking opportunities. Understanding Workplace Anxiety The signs of workplace anxiety …
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By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar soothing effect. Let’s say you …
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According to a recent study, nearly 70% of workers feel more stressed during COVID-19 than at any other point in their professional career. Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety your entire life, or are experiencing it for the first time, working with a therapist is a great way to learn how …
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As an actor I’ve had a lot of experience working on set for film and television. After the excitement of booking the job sinks in, I’ve always been cognizant of an undercurrent of pressure and stress when it’s time to finally get to work. The crew seems to move at …
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Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you’re looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us. Back in …
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For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions become overwhelming, they can interfere with quality of life, as well …
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The holidays are supposed to be a time of cheerful celebrations, so why are so many of us left feeling stressed and exhausted when the merriment ends? After years of helping clients navigate the simultaneous highs and lows of the holiday season, I have noticed a recurring theme; when clients …
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Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the following statistic is directed at you: there …
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Stress is part of daily life no matter one’s age, and children and teens are not immune. With each passing year, life seems to move faster and become more complicated. The stakes seem to get higher, and even mundane activities become competitive amongst peers and on social media. We might ask ourselves, …
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