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Experts at Home: Dr. Katayune Kaeni on the Mental Health of New Parents

  For people who are becoming parents during this pandemic, life is presenting a new... >>

The Second Wave: The Emotional Impact of the Prolonged Pandemic

Everyone is struggling to cope during these unprecedented times. The second spike that was predicted... >>

3 Ways to Tell You’re Afraid of Intimacy

While most of us say we want love, pretty much all of us have some... >>

How to Go “All In” in a Relationship (Without Losing Yourself)

As a therapist, I spend a good amount of time exploring the push and pull... >>

“Control What You Can:” Breaking Down This Not-so-easy Action Into 5 Manageable Steps

Terrified, exhausted, super scared, fearful, bracing, holding, preparing, anxious, fatigued, dreading, panicked, hopeful, fierce, steady.... >>

It’s Time for a Hero Story

While it is true life has been disrupted, how do we make sense of it... >>

How to Cope with Missing People

One of the hardest things about living through a pandemic is being separated from people... >>

Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: Part 2

My last blog addressed the challenge of maintaining enthusiasm for life at a time when... >>

Experts at Home: Dr. Daniel Zamir on Tools for Living in Anxious Times

In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Lisa Firestone talks with Dr. Daniel Zamir about... >>

Is it the grouch monster?

Long ago when my daughter was young, we noticed moments when her personality seemed to... >>