Most of us feel connections with pieces of memorabilia that others may not find valuable. An old stuffed animal or blanket, for example. This is completely normal and would not…
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The current border crisis where children are being forcibly separated from their parents has many of us wondering about the impact of such a practice. As a child psychologist who…
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Nearly half of all adults experience sleep difficulties on occasion. From falling asleep, to staying asleep, to getting enough sleep, it seems a lot of us are failing to get…
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The funny thing about stress is that everyone experiences it, but few know how to cope with it in a healthy way. Stress can be expected from certain events, even…
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A new baby is an exciting and beautiful addition to a family. In between all of the quiet snuggles and sweet coos, however, there can also be moments of frustration,…
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The internet and social media have seemed to evolve faster than the social norms surrounding them, which can sometimes make online interactions a bit contentious. Responses often happen so quickly…
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We make decisions every day. In fact, some could even argue that to live is to make decisions. What should I eat? What should I wear? Which route should I…
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Some people with mild to moderate OCD symptoms learn to live with the inconveniences of their obsessive thought patterns or compulsive actions. They may even rationalize their repetitive behaviors as…
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With the catchphrase “I have OCD” ever so prevalent amongst teens and adults alike in our culture, the lack of knowledge surrounding the disease by these individuals is shocking. It’s…
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When you are suffering from anxiety, sometimes it’s hard to recognize the things that are making us anxious. What people may not realize, is that this not knowing could be…
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