by yfeltman | Sep 15, 2025 | 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 | Aug 3, 2025 | Change, Positive Psychology, Self Care
Changing ingrained habits, thoughts and beliefs is a personal journey and it starts with taking some time for self-reflection. Think about your values and what you’d like to change or grow about yourself. Setting clear, achievable ideas or goals can help guide you, so...
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 | 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 | Feb 7, 2024 | Self Care
Four steps to a healthier, more helpful, and more sustainable form of empathy. What happens when we feel empathy for another person? What are you feeling when that chronically anxious student sinks further into his chair or your teenage girl sobs through her closed...
