by Stephanie Grossman, M.A. As someone with high interoceptive awareness, I am constantly attuned to any changes or sensations I experience in my body. Usually, when something feels a little “off,” like a tingling in my leg, occasional blurry vision,
By Josh Dredze, Psy.D. I recently had the opportunity to take an extended vacation. I used the time to go away and see friends and family. I was excited for my chance to spend time away from work and connect
by Kimberly Alexander, M.S. Recently, at a Friday Night Live at AEI, Dr. Windy Dryden gave a talk on “How to not make yourself disturbed while dating.” One point that stood out to me a great deal was about the idea that
by Thomas Whitfield, M.A. I hate flying. Not the act of flying, I’m very happy sitting on a plane for hours watching a movie, eating, drinking, writing, or playing games. I hate boarding and exiting the plane, it seems as
by Glynnis McDonnell, M.A. I’ve been giving some thought to our REBT self-help sheets, and I know that until someone gets the hang of them it can be difficult to figure out what information goes where and use the sheets
by Tom Kelly, M.S. Recently I have noticed that my commitments are growing. I have a number of things to do for school, family, roommates and friends. As the list gets longer, the angrier I notice myself becoming. Mostly, that
by Thomas Whitfield, M.A. Last fall one of my good friends from high school asked if he and his boyfriend could visit me for a week in January. Enthusiastically I said yes and looked forward to the dates, which happened
by Stephanie Grossman, M.A. I have always dreaded flying. I have a clear awareness that my fear of flying is highly irrational, and yet, it persists. Luckily, the fear has never been so strong as to prevent me from flying
by Josh Dredze, Psy.D When people come in for therapy, sleep is generally a footnote among reported symptoms. “I’m worried about my job and am having difficulty with my parents – and by the way, I can’t sleep.” Focus is
By Glynnis McDonnell, M.A. A quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin states, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Well, that is a tough pill to swallow for anyone who likes to plan. I love planners, color-coded spreadsheets, and anything