Psychologists and Psychotherapists in Los Angeles Area
As with other forms of psychological distress, naming it is the first step towards dealing with it. By identifying depression, anxiety, addiction, and other struggles due to the pandemic (see previous blogs), we can begin to take counter steps, including seeking help. The same is true for languishing.
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College students are feeling more depression, anxiety, and loneliness than ever before. This is based on a survey of 33,000 students from a researcher at Boston University
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WHAT ABOUT A CASE STUDY in VACCINATIONS, SAY ISRAEL? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The last blog on how effective
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HOW EFFECTIVE ARE COVID-19 VACCINES, REALLY?
The most basic measure of the effectiveness of the COVID 19 vaccines is simple: thus far, only two people have died after being vaccinated, according to reports available. One death in Florida was due to a rare blood disorder, not COVID. One death in California is of still undetermined causes.
In basic biochemical terms, laughter releases nitric oxide, which reduces blood pressure, decreases clotting, and relaxes blood vessels. A study of older men and women in Japan associated laughter with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. A Norwegian study found an association between humor and a longer life, especially for women. Dr. Miller “prescribes” a “deep psychological laugh that elicits tears of joy and relaxation” each day.
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ONE MORE IMPACT of the COVID 19 CRISIS: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
In addition to anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and substance abuse discussed in previous blogs, domestic violence is one more aspect of the COVID 19 pandemic that “lurks in the shadows”.
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A recently released survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has revealed that teenagers are vaping marijuana and nicotine with much greater frequency, in contrast to reduced alcohol use, cigarette smoking, and use of hard drugs
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The previous blog about the impact of managed care on psychotherapy and medication is further enhanced by the following letter also in the New York Times
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Read moreParenting is by its very nature an ongoing experience of worry and self-doubt. Putting aside the moments of pleasure, meaningful satisfaction and emotional closeness – hopefully in plentiful supply – being a parent means not being quite sure if we are doing the right thing, making the best choice, or helping our child as much as possible.
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Do We Worry Too Much as Parents? by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Parenting is by its very nature an ongoing
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What Are the Signs of ADHD in Women or Girls? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The previous blog, based on
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Loneliness is Widespread in the U.S. by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A study revealed that “…. most American adults are considered
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Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy – Part 1 By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Many people delay seeking therapy, often expressing
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Can the Economic Cost of Rape Even be Estimated? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The prevalence of rape in the
Read moreWHAT IS MONEY THERAPY AND HOW CAN IT HELP? by Sandy Plone, Ph.D. Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
Read moreA FRESH PERSPECTIVE ABOUT INTROVERTS By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Do you think of yourself as an introvert? Have you
Read moreGETTING EXTRA HELP IN SCHOOL: A SOMETIMES CHALLENGING TASK by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. David is an eight year old third
Read morePARENT EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT – A MORE EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO PARENTING by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. We all have serious
Read morePARENT EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT – A MORE EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO PARENTING by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. We all have serious
Read moreIS LOW SELF-ESTEEM A SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY? by Anita Frankel, M.F.T. How can we interpret news of psychological studies that periodically appear
Read moreMENTAL SPACE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPACE: SEEKING THE CONNECTIONS By Sandy Plone, Ph.D. The issues brought up most often in the
Read moreYOUR INNER CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM by Sandy Plone, Ph.D. The experience of helping adults and children to heal wounds of the past
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You’re doing it again. You’ve starting to write the report the night before it’s due. Three weeks ago you thought about doing it, but you felt tense and decided to relax instead. Always looking for the right time, it’s never the right time–unless it’s imminent. Now you’re downright panicked.
Read moreHOW TO BE A LOVING PARENT AND STILL SAY “NO” by Malcolm Miller, Ph.D. Each generation adds unique challenges for
Read moreFOSTERING THE EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR CHILDREN by Glenn Peters, Ph.D. “The distinctive characteristic of human beings is namely, to
Read moreFOSTERING RESILIENCE IN A WORLD THAT INCLUDES SUFFERING by Glenn Peters, Ph.D. People who are struggling to cope with hardship
Read moreHOW TO HELP MORE DIFFICULT CHILDREN By Dorothea McArthur, Ph.D. I recently attended a continuing education seminar by Robert Brooks
Read moreEMDR THERAPY HELPS HEAL RELATIONSHIP ISSUES, BREAK-UPS AND DIVORCE by Carol Boulware, Ph.D. Couples usually break up, separate or divorce
Read moreHOW ANXIETY AFFECTS SEXUAL FUNCTIONING by Carol Boulware, Ph.D., Certified Sex Therapist Sex should be a very enjoyable experience, but
Read moreSOMATIC EXPERIENCING® – A NEW THERAPY FOR SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA AND PTSD by Carol Boulware, Ph.D. Are You Experiencing Any
Read moreTREATING ANXIETY DISORDER AND PANIC ATTACKS WITH EMDR by Carol Boulware, Ph.D Here are seven questions to ask yourself in
Read moreWHAT IS EMDR? by Carol Boulware, Ph.D. EMDR is an acronym for the therapeutic technique Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Read moreFORGIVENESS by Linda S. Barnes, Ph.D. The goal of forgiveness is to further one’s own sense of well-being. Forgiveness is
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