Do you often say 'yes' when you mean 'no'? Do you have difficulty identifying where you end & another person begins (Boundaries)? Do you typically feel unsatisfied in your romantic/interpersonal relationships because it feels like 'caretaking' and none of your needs are getting met? Are you fearful of authority figures &/or angry people? Do [...]
Adjusting to Change can be a hard thing to truly do or even understand. Sometimes you make plans for weeks and look forward to the long weekend. Then suddenly one of your family members gets sick and you are forced to change your plans. You are now stuck at home taking care of your loved [...]
No, I’m not going to start quoting the song, "Be My Guest" from Beauty and the Beast, although that movie could be a topic for a whole other blog entry. I’m simply offering an open invitation to every emotion that exists. Extending this invitation is something I often suggest to the people with whom I [...]
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in America, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The condition affects 40 million adults in the United States. That’s 18 percent of the U.S. population. Despite this, people with anxiety disorders still live with a stigma often associated with invisible conditions. Many people [...]
Here are some Summertime Parenting Tips from us at Specialized Therapy Associates! Summer is coming and kids are looking forward to time out of school, days in the park, riding bikes, or at the pool. Parents are looking forward to a break from overseeing homework and taxi service duty taking kids to sports and activities. [...]
People often speak out in anger. Sometimes I hear friends and acquaintances say that what is said in anger is the real truth. But the real truth is that angry people use angry words that they don't always mean. The American Psychological Association notes that there are things parents should never say to their children. [...]
Many of us think of the "holidays" as a time for family, friends, fun, and laughter. The summer holidays are especially great times to barbeque, attend parades, and watch fireworks. However, holidays are not always fun and happy occasions - and some refer to this as "the holiday blues". For people who have survived a [...]
Many people enter therapy hoping to find a comfortable place to promote making positive changes in their lives. I feel that a part of my responsibility in encouraging this change involves making people as uncomfortable as possible, especially when so many people are comfortable with unhealthy things. We’ve all heard the expression, “Life begins outside [...]
Over the years, I have become much more aware of the importance of self-care. Whether you're a therapist, firefighter, police officer, EMT worker, attorney, or other first responder or helping professional, you're at risk for experiencing compassion fatigue, Secondary Trauma, Secondary Post-Traumatic Stress, and burnout. Even for those not in the aforementioned categories, self-care [...]
Early Recovery and Stable Relationships are often intertwined when it comes to dealing with addiction. "John has been through detoxification and rehab several times already. His family and friends are very frustrated and confused by his inability to stay sober. His relationships have become fragmented and almost non-existent due to the damage of his addiction. [...]
