Learn about what Complex PTSD is and the four steps that you can take to help yourself heal and overcome trauma to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Self Harm in Adolescents: My teen cuts on her wrists – now what?
QUESTION FROM A READER: I noticed that my daughter, who is 14 years old, always wants to wear long sleeve shirts and wants to cover her wrists. The other day, I saw scars on both of her wrists and inner thighs. She talks about how other girls in school cut on themselves when they are upset, and I think she …
Eating Disorders: How to identify them and help teens cope
A QUESTION FOR THE DOCTOR: Dr. A, My 12-year-old daughter struggled with being overweight until she hit a growth spurt. Her weight stayed the same but she grew a few inches. Nobody has ever said anything about her weight, but she recently became obsessed with her weight, how she looks, constantly feeling that she is fat, reading food labels, skipping …
Smartphone addiction: How kids get sucked in and how to help
QUESTION FROM A READER: My tween spends most of her time on her smartphone. She has no interest in hanging out with us as her family. Even when she is sitting with us, she is constantly scrolling through her phone, and doesn’t engage with us. When we take her phone so that she can have supper with us, she is …
Fear of Being On Medications
QUESTION FROM A READER: Dr. A, I tried non-pharmacological approaches to help with my mood, which included therapy and lifestyle changes without feeling much better. Finally, my therapist suggested that I go on medication for my anxiety and depression. I am really nervous about taking a medication because I feel like something is really “wrong” with me.” By agreeing to …
Stepping Into A New Era 101
QUESTION FROM A READER: How do I deal with the aftermath and continuation of the pandemic? I feel like I can’t go anywhere without having a mask on, and I get anxious when someone gets near me at the grocery store? ANSWER: You are not alone in dealing with such questions and situations. Take a breath and remember to be …
How are you faring 9 months into the pandemic?
I am not, to be totally honest. Nobody is. It is hard to keep it together all the time, for ourselves, and our loved ones during the pandemic. Most of us are feeling exhausted, numb and burned out from dealing with decision fatigue. I recently listened to a podcast by Brené Brown where she interviewed two authors of a book called …
Mind Body Skills… in challenging times
Do you feel like you need emotional and mental support? How does your body feel with all these emotions? Do you feel that you are not able to be there for others? When you are able to take care of yourself, you can be there for others. Join me online to learn to support yourself first and then others by …
Self-Compassion: Being On Your Own Side
As you read this article, I want you to write down the first words that you tell yourself when you fail, or when something doesn’t go your way, or a friend does not return your phone calls or when you have financial or health stressors. Most of us understand compassion for others; it is central to most world religions. The …
Mindfulness Self-Compassion workshop 3/28/2020
How do you typically react to difficulties in life- work, rejection, physical problems or financial difficulties? Most of us deal with such difficulties by blaming ourselves. You can fill in the blank for what you tell yourself during these times, “I am not good enough. I will never succeed. It’s my fault.” Self- esteem needs success to prove your self-worth, …
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