Important: Jury Summons Enclosed
by Amanda Rosinski, M.A. I received this letter in the mail this week, summoning me for jury duty during the week of Christmas. I became very angry as soon as I saw those words in bold on the outside of
GivingTuesday
by Stephanie Schwartz, M.S. GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. It is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. GivingTuesday kicks off the
In Between Anger and Pushover
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. A few weeks ago I wrote about how some of us struggle with being bobble-heads, namely, being incapable of saying no in response to another’s request. There is another subgroup of us who struggle with an
Thankfulness or Demandingness?
by Megan Sy, M.A., M.S. Thanksgiving weekend is often associated with two things: Black Friday deals and the beginning of holiday season. As we count down to the end of the year, we will increasingly be bombarded with expectations to shop, give
Be Mindful Be Thankful
by Carly Mayer, M.S. Each year, the calendar provides us with certain days to be thankful, Thanksgiving being the most obvious. On this day, many people try to pinpoint exactly what they are thankful for and be more aware of
Finances and Guilt
by Johna Hansen, L.C.S.W. How often do you define your self-worth by the amount of money you possess? Because that makes sense, right? If I have at least 3 months pay saved, then people must see me as more important
Tis the Season (for differing opinions)
by Raymond Moody, M.A. I love the holidays. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because there are few expectations. There are no presents to buy, no costumes to wear, and no guilt for not going to religious services. In
The 10 Minute Elevator Ride
by Amanda Rosinski, M.A. My office at school is located on the 10th floor of the building, in a school serving at least 15,000 students. This doesn’t include faculty and staff. There are 8 elevators that students, faculty, and staff can
When “I Should” Really Means “It Would Be Good If...”
by Stephanie Schwartz, M.S. As a therapist who uses the REBT approach, I am sensitive to the word “should.” From the REBT perspective, demandingness is a core irrational belief that causes disturbance. This frequently includes beliefs that involve phrases such
How to be a Good Therapist When You are Not Feeling Good
by Megan Sy, M.A., M.S. As people, we cannot avoid bumps in the road, challenging setbacks, and distressing life experiences. While these are all unavoidable, it is important for us as clinicians to be aware of how our personal difficulties