Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
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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Tired of making New Years resolutions that are impossible to follow through with? Try a new approach - choose a word for the year!
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Does parenting take a physical and mental toll on you? Read this blog to learn how to navigate parental burnout!
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Do you struggle with intense fear or phobias? This blog provides strategies and treatment options for overcoming phobias.
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Do you watch porn while in a relationship? Watch this video blog to learn if watching porn is healthy for your relationship.
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Do you feel like a bad person for saying “no” to others? Is your fear of saying “no” causing you to over-commit yourself and increasing your stress? If this sounds familiar, you need to learn that saying “no” is a healthy option and is
As a yoga teacher, one of the most common questions I receive is how to start a meditation practice. So many people have heard about the incredible benefits of meditation and the choice to meditate seems easy, but beginning a practice at home is daunting.
Ever feel overwhelmed by the jitters before heading out on a first date? Consider these five simple tips for keeping calm and showing off your best self when you’re on the way to meet someone new. 1. Find your breath. Checking in with the rhythm
Nearly ever gay man in New York has had the thought that “everyone has a boyfriend but me! What’s wrong with me?” The truth is, of course, that there’s likely nothing wrong with you, but there is a lot wrong with how people date in
It’s important to get good sleep. We used to believe that the brain just shut off during sleep, but that’s very far from the truth. Learning is integrated, hormones are produced, toxins are cleared out, and much more, all happen during sleep. Sleep is a
So we know that everything is movement, right? Everything. Even what we perceive to be a solid object sitting in stillness is made-up of movement. If we were to look under a microscope at anything, your hand, a table, the screen you’re reading this on,
Neurofeedback can be very helpful with: Social Anxiety Generalized Anxiety OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic Attacks Phobias All of these, and other forms of anxiety are miserable to have. If you have or have had any of them, you know that all too well. People
What comes to mind when you think of ambivalence? For many it can have a negative connotation: fence sitting, indecisiveness, confusion, contradiction. It implies you know what you have to do, but you just can’t decide or make up your mind. However, the definition of
New research in the fields of neuroscience and organizational psychology suggests by setting appropriate, short-term goals we can maximize our productivity at work. As we accomplish tasks and projects in small chunks, we end up getting more done and feeling better about our work products.
It’s said that change is the only constant in life. Even without planning it, it’s happening: our bodies grow, seasons change and the world keeps spinning forward. And yet somehow when you want to change something, it seems that the change is harder to begin
Is perfectionism an issue for you? Are you struggling with the idea that you must do everything perfectly? If you do it perfectly then you will be happy and so will those around you? The pressure to be perfect can be unbearable and cause us
We often take on roles that are familiar to us. When we recognize the roles that we play in relationships, we become more aware of our habits and behavior patterns; with this awareness comes the possibility for change within ourselves and an improved sense of
A few weeks ago there was an article about adoption in the New York Times that was different from most of the articles that are written these days about adoption. It is entitled, A Single Adoptive Mother- in 1937. Rachel Gordan, the author, wrote about
Everyone has had the experience of not knowing what to say (or how to listen!) during conflict. Whether it’s with a family member or friend, spouse or significant other, boss or colleague, we’ve all struggled to communicate something amidst a conflict or other confrontation. Next
Forgiveness is a choice. It is a choice to let go of the shame and blame game. Forgiveness is not condoning what the other person has done, but refusing to allow it to have a negative influence on your experience in the present moment. We
