by yfeltman | Dec 31, 2024 | Communication, General, Self Care
As a therapist, I always encourage open and honest communication when possible. However, I also recognize that there are times when that just isn’t feasible, reasonable, or safe. There are definitely times when it might be appropriate to disengage from someone,...
by yfeltman | Nov 26, 2024 | Communication, General, Self Care
The holidays are upon us and this can be a challenging time of year, not to mention even more challenging when experiencing post-election stress. Drowning in spiked-eggnogs and getting into a political screaming match with Uncle Frank will only snowball the negative...
by yfeltman | Nov 11, 2024 | EMDR, General, Positive Psychology
What if you could use time in therapy to improve sports performance, presentations, or to become more aligned to a goal in your professional, social, or personal life? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is often associated with trauma recovery, but...
by yfeltman | Sep 18, 2024 | General, Positive Psychology, Self Care
There is a growing body of research that suggests that gratitude journaling can have a number of benefits for mental and physical health. A couple minutes of “work” reflecting and writing each night can deliver major benefits? YES, it can! Some of the...
by yfeltman | Jul 28, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, General
The relationship between birth control pills – aka: oral contraceptives (OCs) – and mental health is complicated. It has been the subject of much research with some studies showing that OCs can increase the risk of mood swings, depression, and anxiety,...
