Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
Making the decision to end an abusive relationship takes courage. Read this blog to learn how to safely leave an abusive relationship.
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Have you heard a microaggression but didn't know how to respond? Keep reading to learn how to handle microaggressions.
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As parents, we must support our children's identity development. Read this blog to learn how to encourage your child's sense of self!
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Have you had an adverse religious experience? Read this blog to learn how to manage your religious trauma and move toward healing.
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Meditation is everywhere these days—from subway ads promoting the latest meditation app to the ten quiet minutes at the end of a yoga class, or even a New York Times article proclaiming it as the key to happiness. But many of us don’t know how to meditate. Maybe you’ve dabbled in it yourself: sitting on… Continue reading How to Meditate: Finding the Practice That Fits You
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In this video, psychotherapist Rian Bodner explores the concept of creating a positive relationship with your negative mind through a practice called “The Art of Assuming Love.” The sympathetic nervous system wires our brains with a negativity bias—activating our built-in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response to protect us.This often leads us to misinterpret others’… Continue reading Have a Positive Relationship With Your Mind: The Art of Assuming Love [Video]
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Have you ever wondered how your marijuana use is impacting your mental health? Read this blog to improve your relationship with marijuana.
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It can be very uncomfortable being called out for racism. This blog explores ways to respond with openness and compassion.
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Do you struggle with getting good sleep and notice negative impacts on your mental health? Read this blog to learn better sleep hygiene.
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Have you ever been anxious for seemingly small things? This blog explains how evolution has shaped how we experience anxiety today.
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Do you want to better understand your sexuality? This blog explores how to use the erotic blueprint to increase pleasure and satisfaction.
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Have you experienced a loss without closure? Watch this video blog to learn how to navigate ambiguous loss and find ways to heal.
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Are you feeling stuck in your therapy? Watch this video blog to identify if your therapy is working and what to do if it's not!
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Are you interested in polyamory but don't know where to start? This blog explores how to be successful in your polyamorous relationship.
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Do you have fantasies about sexual submission or dominance? Read this blog to learn more about power exchange relationships.
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Why do we always feel like we can’t get everything done that we need to? No matter how hard we try, the to-do list never seems to end. Time management is a skill that so many of us struggle with in our daily routines. So,
Coming out and living life fearlessly and joyfully is rarely just one step. Typically, it’s a process involving many bold steps and a commitment to living a liberated life. While the process of coming out is liberating, it is not a one-way ticket to a
From a very young age, each of us has been asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Instead, I prefer to ask, “Who do you get to be?” This is a more powerful question because our ‘beingness’ is
In meditation classes, newer practitioners often ask the question, “How do I quiet my mind?” Following a practice, new students often comment, “My mind won’t stop!” Meditation is a practice of calming the body and mind using breath awareness. Meditation isn’t about stopping the mind, rather
Every year when January 1st rolls around, you tend to hear two phrases: Happy New Year! Followed by the question, “What’s your new year’s resolution?” After all, what better time to change into a “new you” than a new year? According to research, about half
Your brain is only about 2% of your body weight, but it uses about 20% of your energy every day. It makes sense to take as good care of it as many of us do of our bodies. Here are some things you can do for
My favorite day of the year is January 1st. I remember when I was in my 20s and waking up in my Brooklyn shared apartment, and thinking “Ah, I have nothing I need to do today.” This remains true to this day. I love the
Tis the season to be jolly… isn’t that what they say? Holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year. There are plenty of demands and expectations put upon us that can be anxiety producing. Family and friends want the celebrations to be
Although the holidays are intended to leave us feeling fulfilled, loved, and accomplished, they often leave us feeling more stress than pleasure. Many people are concerned with the amount of time they need to spend with family members during the holidays, and often feel a
For many of us, our happiest memories of the holiday time are intertwined with the sensory experience of eating. We think about the smell of a family recipe in the oven; we relish the thought of a treat we only indulge in during a special
The holiday season is a time of year when families, friends, and communities come together across cultures to celebrate. It is a time when we begin to see many images of joyous celebration, feasting, spending, and comfort. Coupled with that can come feelings of stress
Before the holidays even begin, decorations go up in public places and the radio begins to bombard us with cheery music about sleigh bells, carriage rides and candy canes! This can create pressure to enjoy each and every moment of the holidays. Unrealistic expectations of
Don’t just sit there, do something! Unwanted weight gain is NOT a side effect of the holidays. Rather than worrying about recipe modifications (you know what to do), think about the bigger picture. Enjoy the holiday season with these helpful healthy hints: Fight back by
For many of us, the holidays can be a tough time of year. Any number of emotions can come up. But what if you could learn a better way to “survive” the holidays and give yourself the ultimate gift of gratitude? By more fully
These days, new research comes out regularly on the importance of sleep. What I used to call sleep machismo (“I can get by on five hours a night!”) is being challenged in relationship to learning, organ health, hormone production and more. If you’re giving yourself enough
