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Climate Change and Mental Health
Growing up in the Bronx, New York City, one of my memories of the 1950s was that the weather was predictable. During the Fall season, the temperature dropped, and the Read moreCategory: Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Divorce,  Stress,  Anxiety,  trauma,  disaster,  worry,  family,  Relationships,  Emotions
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Aging and Remembering The Past
Did you ever have the experience of returning to the house where you grew up? If so, did you have the experience that the house and its rooms were much Read more
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Marriage and the Blame Game
Playing the Blame Game There is a joke that captures many problems experienced by couples during an argument. A man complained to his therapist that his wife was awful and that Read more
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Of Othello and Jealousy as a Delusion
Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. In Othello, the hero Othello succumbs to jealousy when Iago convinces him that Desdemona has been an unfaithful wife. Iago uses Read more
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A Discussion of Self-Hate
Karen Horney: “Stress is often a result of the tension between what is and what you believe should be. It’s called the “tyranny of the shoulds,” which dictates how we think, Read more
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Loneliness, A Health Hazard
"I am a lonely person I have many people around me But the feeling of loneliness It's deeply seated in me The birds are chirping I can hear the voices My kids are chatting around But I Read more
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The Optimist, Pessimist and Realist
The Optimist vs. The Pessimist vs. The Realist "A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel. A realist sees a freight train. A train driver Read more
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Aging and Wisdom
This is too good not to share.I asked a friend who has crossed 70 and is heading towards 80 what changes he feels in himself? He sent me this: Humanity.1. After Read more
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When You Are Angry at Your Therapist
Many people have asked what they should do about the fact that their therapist did or said something that made them furious. At first glance, this should be an easy Read more
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The Importance of Finding Meaning in Life, An Existential Crisis
"What's it all about Alfie?" Dionne Warwick "As sure as I believe there's a heaven above Alfie, I know there's something much more Something even non-believers can believe in I believe in love, Alfie Without true Read more
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The Importance of Being Present and Taking it Slow
It is Spring, and summer is not far off. The Covid Pandemic is easing, and people are leaving their homes. They are driving again, visiting family and friends, and traveling Read more
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The Tragedy of Children and Teenage Suicide
Suicides among young people continue to be a severe problem. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 15-to-24-year-olds. (contact Dr. Schwartz at [email protected]) Most children Read more
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Guess What? There are Health Benefits to Cursing
The other day, I caught my finger as I closed the top of my Nespresso machine to make a cup of coffee. Spontaneously and without thought, I shouted out several Read more
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On Self-Hatred
In my forty years of work as a psychotherapist, I have come across countless people who are extremely unhappy with themselves. Their dissatisfaction varies, but the overall impact is that Read more
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Dogs and Health, A Winning Combination
We know that exercise is good for the heart. We know that having companionship is good for health. But did you know that owning a dog helps relieve stress and Read more
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Laughing and Laughter
Laughter as a relief for stress Read more