Challenging Myths about Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking Hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting–these common human behaviors are known collectively as Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, or
The word ‘attachment’ refers to the significant emotional connection between a primary caregiver/parent and child. Across all cultures, races, genders, and communities, healthy attachments between young children and their caregivers impact the development of children in a profoundly meaningful way.
Can Couples Therapy Help? Many couples wait until it is an emergency to come to couples therapy. Yes – infidelity, financial crisis, or other emergency
Family Connection Ideas for Fall Fall is here! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler, and everything is getting a little bit
Don’t Just Recount. Reflect. Working with older teens at this time of year, there is often discussion in my office about the College Application Essay.
Harboring a fixed mindset
can lead to feelings of self-doubt and defeat, and it generally precludes one from even wanting to try at something unless they can envision immediate success.
