Posts tagged therapy
Why "Everything Happens for a Reason" is Bullsh*t

This title – I know – perhaps not for the faint of heart, but hear me out. Someone I know recently received a cancer diagnosis. This comes shy of one month after she lost her mother to cancer as well. She lost her mom over the holidays after several preceding months that included watching her mother die, as her two young kiddos accompanied her many times over to visit their ill grandmother.

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5 Tips for Being A Mindful Mate

Ahh, to be in love. It’s a wonderful thing, isn’t it? You and your partner adventuring in the world together. Engaging in stimulating conversation, taking each other out to dinner, and meeting one another’s friends & family. Getting to know the other’s (many) quirks, feeling passionate, and perhaps making strides towards cohabitation or marriage.

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On Connection: Vulnerability

Recently, vulnerability has gotten a lot of coverage in the media due to Brené Brown's research and popularity. Her books, Tedtalks, and Super Soul Sunday interview, have brought a very important conversation about the power of vulnerability (and of shame) on our ability to connect.

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On Connection

Human beings are wired for connection. Again and again, research shows that the more quality relationships you have in your life, the more you are safeguarded against mental health issues like depression, stress, low self esteem, and anxiety.

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Therapist Spotlight: Carly McDade, LMFT

After undergrad, I started out in Boston as a Preschool Teacher. I adored working with the children, although teaching did not seem to fit my developing interests. I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with the families, engaging with them outside of the classroom whenever possible, and getting to know their diverse cultural backgrounds & experiences.

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Bringing Home Baby and Other Ways to Ruin Your Sex Life: Friendship

It’s easy to fall into the trap of cliched New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, save more, drink less, exercise, get rid of the 748,923 New Yorkers collecting dust under your coffee table that you swore you would read before you made last year’s resolution. I want to offer you an alternative.

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What is Mindfulness Anyways?  And is it Actually Helpful?  

The term seems to show up almost everywhere we look! So… is it really worth all the hype? In my opinion – the short answer is Yes! Mindfulness can be a simple, effective practice in reducing stress, managing emotional regulation/moods, improving focus, and even in helping with relationship interactions.

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If my kids survived, yours probably will too - and other reassuring wisdom from an honest grandmother.

Here is what I remember about her:

She ate salami, watched baseball on tv and swore fluently. She visited infrequently, even though she lived less than 30 miles away, and when she did come over, our house seemed to stiffen its spine.

When I conjure her image, I am not in the scene.

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