I came across a great piece on Salon’s advice column today and I thought I would share it. A person wrote in concerning needing to find a therapist. He had previously written a letter that was published that suggested that he should first stop drinking. He in fact was able to get sober and then had […]

Research began in 1989 using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing or EMDR for therapeutic purposes through the work of Francine Shapiro. With over 20 years of work, researchers find positive therapeutic results with EMDR with a wide range of populations.  Here is what they have found: “Combat veterans from the Iraq Wars, the Afganistan War, […]

I wanted to share with you a website that I found today.  It is called Voices Against Violence.  This is what they are about: Voices Against Violence Project is a forum to share stories, voice opinions and call others to action to prevent and respond to violence and human rights abuses, especially violence that is […]

A recent article in Psychology today discusses problems with fructose in our diets.  Fructose is another variety of sugar that has entered our food supply as a cheap sweetener.  Researchers are finding that too much fructose can affect our brains.  How does fructose affect the brain?  This is what they are finding: Cognitive Problems: “Glucose […]

Neurofeedback is found to dramatically help those with dyslexia.  In this study, researchers found that after 30-35 neurofeedback sessions, all twelve participants improved by at least two grade levels.  Researchers are finding more and more through clinical studies, that neurofeedback is surpassing many of the programs that are out there for children and adults.  This […]

I often work with adults and adolescents around divorce. One of my clients recently found out that his parents decided to get a divorce. When in my office, we talked about what was coming up for him. He then proceeded to tell me that out of all of her close friends, he knew only one […]

Can Using a Computer Before Bed Affect Your Sleep? The answer is yes.  Researches recently found that the exposure of light from electronic devices at night can affect your sleep cycle.  To read the full article, click the link below.  As a psychotherapist, I often ask my clients if they have any issues or concerns around […]

Do pesticides affect your mental health and development? The answer is yes.  Research continues to investigate how pesticides (organophosphates) affect humans.  A recent article in Psychology Today reviews some of the research around physical and mental health, and cognitive concerns that arise from the exposure to pesticides.  Although the FDA continues to say that low […]

Psychology Today just put out a new article where researchers examined the keys to living a satisfying life.  Here is what they found: Lesson #1 The Role of Radical Acceptance: You can’t find the ones you love, so focus on fixing yourself. This is so important in relationships.  If you go into a partnership with […]

Researchers now know that pesticides greatly affect human’s mental and physical heath as well as cognitive development.  To find out more information on how pesticides affect humans, go to the blog post: Do Pesticides Affect Your Mental Health? The Dirty Dozen: Here are a list of fruits and vegetables that carry a high level of […]