Anger is a healthy emotion in everybody’s life — when it’s expressed in an appropriate manner at the right time. Anger can help to energize and motivate us to work to address problems with another person or to change our life situation. However, there are potential negative consequences of anger when
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Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger July 20, 2018
If we have committed a crime, then it makes sense to feel guilty. The rest of us wallow in guilt that we have not earned and do not deserve. Guilt is the perception that we have done something morally, legally, or ethically wrong. Many of us perceive ourselves as guilty
Read More Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger July 20, 2018
We think of boundaries as keeping us away from our spouses, as creating distance, as thinning and weakening our bond. But boundaries—healthy boundaries—can actually strengthen our connection and bolster our relationship with our partner. For instance, when you set a boundary that creates space for both partners to focus on
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Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger July 13, 2018
Demeaning women is caused by patriarchy. In a patriarchal structure, men are supposed to be the bread winners (which is seen as more important) and women are supposed to take care of children (which is seen as less-important). To promote gender equality, parents need to deconstruct the propagation of patriarchy.
Read More Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger July 11, 2018
Working with a credentialed, experienced ADHD coach is critical for helping individuals with ADHD achieve their goals, capitalize on their strengths and build a fulfilling life. And like any important endeavor, this requires effort and hard work. For instance, ADHD coaching is highly active and collaborative. It requires that clients
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger July 7, 2018
The feeling of alienation is a very painful one. People in pain want to relieve their discomfort. The trouble is that they are not qualified to diagnose the origins of their pain nor to prescribe an appropriate course of treatment. This is not a DIY situation. They will misdiagnose the
Read More Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger July 6, 2018
For as long as America has been a country, men have been king of the hill. However, many men have had difficulty adjusting to relatively recent societal shifts from the increasingly powerful role of women in the workplace to the acceptance of same-sex relationships. With globalization, automation, the decline of
Read More Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger July 2, 2018
When therapist Colleen King was 19 years old, a psychiatrist told her that because of her family history—her father and brother having bipolar disorder—she shouldn’t have children. Today, King’s clients regularly tell her that people have told them they shouldn’t or can’t have loving relationships. Sadly, these are just two
Read More Shared by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S., Contributing Blogger July 1, 2018
Why do bad things happen to good people. We can be going about our day, when suddenly the randomness of life takes over. No matter how big or strong we are, life happens. People die, we get sick, our stuff breaks down. We struggle, suffer and endure losses. No one
Read More Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger June 28, 2018
Managing our emotions revolves around four components: • 1 Expressing ourself • 2 Taking care of ourself • 3 Building up our tolerance for frustration • 4 Maintaining a positive outlook EXPRESSING OURSELF Most of us have heard the expression that communication is 10 percent information and 90 percent emotion.
Read More Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger June 22, 2018