By Dr. Erin Jacklin In my work as a psychologist I often get asked the question: Why does therapy heal? My answer is quite different that you might think. We all desire a witness, someone who sees us in a way that feels true, and accepts us as we are (even as we...
For many people, holidays are a great source of comfort and joy—a time to see family, participate in fun traditions, or start new ones with loved ones. However, for others, the holidays can be stressful and overwhelming. Many people may feel obligated to attend family...
Many people struggle with good sleep hygiene and sleep habits, especially around the holidays. We tend to stay up later, watch movies closer to bedtime, eat later, drink more, and have more added stressors that may impact our sleep. But DON’T PANIC, the good news is...
The holidays are often a time when invites to social gatherings, parties, and family come flooding in. For some, this is the best part of the holidays, but for others, the social overload can cause more anxiety than pleasure. If you are one of those individuals that...
The Holidays. For some, spending time with loved ones, many of whom you may not see on a regular basis, can bring forth feelings of excitement and joy. For others, family events can be fraught with pain, negativity and conflict which can have enormous impacts on...
There have never been more expectations of parents than right now. If you are a parent reading this, you know the list of daily, weekly, and yearly tasks and do-lists that need to be completed to keep that ship afloat and how the pressure can mount day after day. The...
