Weight Loss Tips By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. According to a CDC study, more than two-thirds of Americans are trying to lose, or maintain their current, weight. Unfortunately many seemingly effective weight loss plans fail. This may trigger feelings of depression, embarrassment, shame, and -over time- diminished motivation. With the vast array of weight loss methods … Read more
Just Say NO (Thank You) to Overeating During Any Social Gathering By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Research suggests that external influences, such as social environment, can be a persuasive force in the quantity of food one consumes. Though it may seem easier to take the path of least resistance, if your goal is to stay on … Read more
Use Your Time Productively Even When Overwhelmed by Emotions By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Sometimes emotional experiences can be acute, intense, and hard to know if warranted given the circumstance at hand. Conventional wisdom discourages us from being reactionary when in such a state because the long-term consequences of our actions are likely to outweigh the … Read more
No Excuses for Not Feeling Better By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Having difficulty focusing? Has the quality of your sleep diminished? Are you concerned that it takes more time to get tasks done? Or have you noticed less success in working through everyday issues? If you answered yes … Read more
Tools to Transform Your Marriage or Relationship By Laura Oliff, Ph.D. Couples often wait until their problems are quite severe before considering couple’s therapy. The strategies presented here are not only important for relationships in crisis but can be valuable in repairing smaller conflicts or dissatisfactions. According to research based on repeated interviews and observations … Read more
Coping with End of Semester Finals By Aspasia Hotzoglou, Ph.D. The end of the semester can be a time of great stress for you. By this point you may feel burnt out or overwhelmed by the amount of studying that needs to be completed. Your response to stress may be avoiding studying for exams or … Read more