Monthly Archives: March 2011

Awareness and the Need for Psychotherapy

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

by James C. Strickland, Ph.D. Awareness is the state or quality of being aware of something. In life, being aware is the first step in deciding if action is warranted or not. How can one be unaware? People behave in … Continue reading →

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Limitless Human Emotion

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

by Amy Horowitz, M.S. Without fail when in a frustrating or emotionally difficult situation, patients, friends, family, and coworkers have exclaimed to me, “I’m at the end of my rope,” “I can’t take it anymore,” or “there is only so … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let the Media Fool You – Overcoming Global Ratings of Worth

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

by Candice Siu, M.A. Advertisers are relentless – any time of the day, you will find yourself bombarded by a high volume of advertisements on television, magazines, subway platforms, and the radio. Each medium offers you advice, strategies and products … Continue reading →

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Disputing With Resistant Clients

Posted on March 23, 2011 by admin

by Mike Toohey, M.A. One of the hallmark features of clients with OCD is that they usually know that their anxiety is irrational and unhealthy. This is rarely the case with the typical anger management client. If anything, a hallmark … Continue reading →

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Priorities

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

by Chris Smith, Ph.D. “…you don’t get to choose how you’re going to die, or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live. Now.” –Joan Baez. Responsibility for anything can be an intimidating task. Sole responsibility for our … Continue reading →

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Same Situation, Many Different Reactions…What’s the Difference?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin

by Kim Kassay, M.S. Quite often we see a group of individuals who have experienced the same situation reacting in very different ways. Take for example, a company informs its employees that they may have to lay off a number … Continue reading →

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“I Don’t Have Time!”: A Self-Righteous Euphemism for LFT

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

by Haley Elder, M.A. Throughout my life, when discussing exercise goals with friends/acquaintances/family members/colleagues/etc., I must say I’ve found it bordering on humorous when they say, “I really should work out more… but I just don’t have time.” In response … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Self-Reinforcement

Posted on March 8, 2011 by admin

by Amy Horowitz, M.S. It is a happy moment for therapists when a client comes into their weekly session and reports that their problems are seemingly gone.
Whether it has occurred suddenly, or happier times have crept up on them over … Continue reading →

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Increasing frustration tolerance for eager therapists

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin

by Candice Siu, M.A. TAs therapists, you have probably all encountered that one patient with whom you have used every possible technique and clinical trick under the sun. Yet, you notice no significant improvement. You go to supervision, seek advice … Continue reading →

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