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’ All There Is’ Grief Podcast with Anderson Cooper: One Therapist’s Review
Host: Anderson Cooper (CNN) Genre: Society & Culture / Mental Health My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Bottom Line: A deeply moving, vulnerable exploration of universal loss

Always On: When a Child Needs Constant Attention
A million things are constantly snatching your attention, fueling the sense of an ever-present to-do list—the kind of list that includes “be a better parent.”

Searching for Silence: The Craving for Regulation in a Digital Age
Even as you are clicking on this blog, I suspect you are battling both the curious urge to see what might make your life better

Grief Synonyms: Expanding How We Understand Loss and Life Changes
Hearing the word “grief” we most commonly understand the loss of death is involved. The process of adapting to life without someone important in our

The Healing Power of Animals:Why Pets Are So Good for Our Mental Health
Current estimates show that about two-thirds of U.S. households—roughly 94 million homes—now have at least one pet.It’s pretty clear that animals have become an integral

I’m Unhappy But I Can’t Leave Yet: Navigating Grief in Relationships
When someone feels unhappy in a relationship, they usually don’t need advice about staying or leaving. They know something isn’t working. What they want is

Protecting Mental Health from News Consumption: When “Caring” About the News Starts to Hurt
A Therapist’s Thoughts on the Emotional Impact of News As a therapist, I usually know when there’s chaos in the world. I don’t watch the

The Midlife Question: Is It Really a Crisis?
Anxiety is a little bit contagious, right? Maybe you weren’t even thinking about life in a new decade and then you start hearing about health

Tips from a Therapist: Easing Your Family Into A New Season
Summer can be magical—later bedtimes, fewer routines, more outdoor adventures, and (hopefully) a little less rushing. But as August winds down and school supply lists