Category Archives: Magda Murawska, Ed.M.

Letting Go

by Magda Murawska, Ed.M. The majority of us have encountered times when our loved ones just don’t do what we want them to. Regardless of how much we beg, bargain, scream, whine or threaten, sometimes they just don’t do as … Continue reading

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The Unpredictability of Life

by Magda Murawska, Ed.M. I recently saw the new Broadway musical “Ghost.” Based on the hit movie starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, the musical first started in London before crossing the pond to the Broadway stage. Luckily for the … Continue reading

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Springing into Action

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. It’s hard to believe that April is here already. It seems like just yesterday we were braving the cold and windy days, bundling ourselves in layers of clothing. Now we’re greeted with birds chirping and the … Continue reading

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When Loved Ones Become Rational

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. Thinking or acting irrationally happens to all of us. Even if you’ve read everything that’s out there on rational thinking (or guide others on how to identify their irrational thinking), it’s bound to happen to you. … Continue reading

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Group Therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. Deciding to begin therapy is often a big decision. For most people, it takes about 6 months from the time that they decide they would like to seek therapy to the time they actually make their … Continue reading

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Are You Ready for Some Football?

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. So it was another Sunday afternoon in January. The sky was crisp and the weather was unusually warm for this time of year. The possibilities for the day were endless – from visiting museums, to strolling … Continue reading

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Being More Flexible

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. Since the New Year started, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about what resolutions you should take on. Many media outlets are likely bombarding you with how to become more toned, slender and flexible in the … Continue reading

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Why Your Therapist Wants You to Get Out and Do Something

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. When a person they suffers from depression, everyday activities can become as difficult as climbing a mountain. Though someone may want to go about their day as did before, getting out of bed can be so … Continue reading

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What To Do When Your Politician Misbehaves

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. It seems that every so often when we turn on the news, we hear about yet another politician acting inappropriately. We gasp, thinking “Not another one! Didn’t they learn from the last one?” Apparently they haven’t. … Continue reading

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Why It’s Hard To Get Rid of Those Sweatpants

by Magda Murawska, M.Ed. In my last post, I recounted some recent frustrations over the contents of my wardrobe. I wanted to return to the topic to address how hard it is to get rid of the things that we … Continue reading

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