We've all heard the jokes about the midlife crisis, especially in men - the red convertable, gym membership, maybe a divorce and a trophy wife are in the mix - those things are cliche, but the midlife crisis isn't necessarily. What is a Midlife Crisis? A midlife crisis is an existential crisis of identity. Often
Spring is here! What a wonderful time to start fresh. For many people that means cleaning the house from top to bottom. Airing out the house and clearing out the cobwebs. It's great to do it for your home and even better to do some spring cleaning for your brain. What is spring cleaning for
As we get closer to Thanksgiving it's a good time to remember to practice gratitude. As we get closer to this secular holiday we naturally focus on the things we are thankful for - it's in the name, we have to. It's wonderful that our nation has set aside a day for which to be grateful,
The holidays officially begin in just a couple of weeks. No doubt if you have stressful relationships with family members this time can be challenging and anxiety producing. As a San Francisco therapist I work with people to help them manage stressful relationships during the holidays. The holidays are particularly difficult to navigate if you
We all suffer from stress from time to time. Now that summer is over the holidays will be upon us and the days will be getting shorter. That can be a recipe for stress for many people. The lack of sunlight and vitamin D can be a trigger for SAD or seasonal affective disorder but
There's no getting away from it, at some point in life we will all experience loss and grief. Whether it is the loss of a beloved pet, the death of a parent or the end of a marriage or other relationship, loss and grief are a part of life. Everyone responds to grief and loss
As a San Francisco therapist I've heard it all. There is a therapy for everyone or thing. From astrological therapy to psychic therapy - there are some interesting remedies out there. While I prefer to stay a little more grounded one form of therapy I love is walking. Walking as therapy not only keeps your
Do you need a social media break? You might if you spend more time looking at your phone than you do the person sitting across the table from you. You might need a social media break if you find yourself feeling anxious or angry, too. Social media is a great meeting place. It's especially wonderful for
As the holidays kick into full swing it's important to keep these handy stress management tips in mind. This time of year can be pretty hectic. As a therapist in San Francisco, I see more stressed out people this time of year than any other time short of a natural disaster. The economy is sketchy,
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a day of thanks spent with family and friends. Sounds nice, doesn't it? It's also the official start of the holiday season, which for many can be a dreaded time. If you're interested in surviving the holidays there are several things you can do right now. Surviving the Holidays Accept that things will
