How CBT Impacts Our Brain By Patricia Sacchetti, MHC-LP The human brain is the most complex object known in the universe. Perhaps the most important element of the brain is that it is malleable, which means it can always change based on the information it perceives. Since birth, our brains are establishing pathways first created by reflexes and eventually reinforced…
5 Benefits of Doing a Digital Detox By Christian M. Fuersich, LMSW Experts advise us to turn off and reboot our phones, tablets and computers at least once a week to clear their built-up cache and help them run faster and smoother. Why don’t we do the same for ourselves–take a digital detox, rebooting to replenish our own personal cache?…
The Dread of Applying to School As many of us prepare for the summer ahead, those of you who are applying to college or graduate school may not feel like you have much of break. There is a lot of anxiety that comes from the application process so we have some tips to help you prepare! By Danica Spence, LMSW…
What to do if things are complicated on Valentine’s Day If you’ve walked into a Duane Reade or watched commercials in the past week, then you are probably aware of the impending Valentine’s Day and it may be bringing up feelings about your relationship status. Whether you’re single, in a committed relationship, or working through a complicated situation, it…
“I call this the holy spirit,” he said, putting a concoction of blue Gatorade, vodka and God-knows-what-else in front of me — a single Jolly Rancher rested at the bottom of the bottle. I declined, he shrugged and passed the drink around to the two other women I was with. It was 2013 and I was a high school senior…
Sometimes, while waiting for the subway, I imagine someone getting pushed in front of the train. Does this sound like someone with good mental health? A patient in need of medication or a good therapist? Nope. The above quote comes from me — a clinical psychologist! It is a line that I often use with a number of clients seeking…