Tag: General Psychology

NBC News: Want To Be Happier This Year?

Want to be happier this year? Mental health experts share their resolutions for a less-divisive, healthier 2020

17 therapists share their New Year’s resolutions — and how they’ll make them stick.
It’s that time of year, aka, the start of a new one, when we assess areas of our life we’d like to improve and determine to make a change. Of course, we’re talking about New Year’s resolutions, a tradition that tends to get a bit of a bad rap because such promises to ourselves can be difficult to keep.
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Upjourney: How to Stop Thinking or Obsessing About Someone You Hate

Not being able to get someone out of your head can be very irritating, especially if it’s someone you hate. So, how do you stop thinking about someone that you have such strong emotions about? We asked experts to share their insights. Click logo below to read more.

WebMD: What Is Your Non-ADHD Partner Thinking?

If you have ADHD, you may sense your partner is sometimes frustrated by your behavior, but you might not know exactly what’s bothering her — or what to do about it. Everyone’s different, but there are some common things like disorganization, forgetfulness, or blurting out your thoughts that can trigger friction. Learn how to recognize the flashpoints and take steps that can ease the tension.

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Bustle: What’s The Difference Between A Therapist And Life Coach? 7 Questions To Determine Which You Need

“Therapy and coaching both facilitate change in people and assist them with gaining perspective on their problems,” Sharon Saline, PsyD, clinical psychologist and author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life, tells Bustle. Read Suzannah Weiss’ What’s The Difference Between A Therapist And Life Coach? 7 Questions To Determine Which You Need.  (April 2018)

ADDA: Do You Need A Therapist For ADHD

In this webinar recording (April 2018) from ADDA, Dr. Saline will teach you how to decide if you need a therapist and easy ways to find one who fits you best. With the many options of coaching, counseling, therapy and online support groups, it can be hard to figure out what path would be most helpful. What type of therapy should you do? Can you do coaching and therapy simultaneously? How do you know if the therapist really understands ADHD? Dr. Saline will help you answer these questions and more. You’ll be able to create a strategy for moving forward that makes the most sense for who you are right now. She’ll give you tips for overcoming your hesitations, identifying your core issues and getting the help you want.