Endings Might Not Be So Bad
by Megan Sy, M.A., M.S. Endings are tough for many people. It usually doesn’t matter what kind of ending it is – all endings big and small often have that sense of “bittersweetness” to them. I recently left a part-time
I Don't Care
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. John’s wife just left him, his kids hate him, and he just lost his job. Understandably, he is very distressed and reports feeling both angry and depressed. “So, John, what specifically can I help you with?”
Goaded by Guilt
by Brianna Cheney, M.A. Lately, many of my young adult friends have discussed struggling with guilt around family obligations. As their parents age and develop health-related issues, they are faced with the novel challenge of balancing their own lives and
Summer: A Season of Change
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A, M.S. Summer is a transient time. The weather changes, and for many people so do their schedules (summer fridays), work attire, recreational activities (vacations, outdoor sports etc.) among other things. While many of these changes may
When Love Becomes Obsession
by Deniz Sidali, M.A. While I was working at a clinic specializing in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a few of my colleagues remarked about how many of their clients would obsess and ruminate about their former significant others even years after
If I'm not going to be a winner, I'd rather not play at all.
by William Taboas, M.A. There is a prevailing philosophy of life in westernized and post-industrial cultures that to “win” is to strive in life. Winning can mean a number of things; from winning a competition to getting a job, to
Yearly Inspection
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. I just took my car in for its yearly vehicle inspection, which inspired a thought. When it comes to our cars, the government mandates that we check them to make sure they are running safely and
Rational Emotive Sleep Hygiene
by Brianna Cheney, M.A. Many sleep hygiene guidelines advise readers to cover up their clocks at bedtime and to refrain from counting the hours of sleep they are about to get. Although these guidelines seldom provide the rationale for how
Being Late
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A., M.S. I hate being late. I have always believed that my being late was inconsiderate to others. Similarly, I viewed other people being late as devaluing my time. You can therefore imagine how this would play
Multi-Tasking Versus Being Mindful
by Deniz Sidali, M.A. In today’s society and especially in big cities such as New York, multi-tasking is heavily emphasized and appears to be a prerequisite for city dwellers. Even in job postings, the potential employers may indicate, “Must be good at multi-tasking”. But,