Mental Health Library
- Sensitive Children Who Develop Significant Anxiety
In recent months I happened to work with a number of elementary-age children who had developed anxiety symptoms such as resistance to separation, excessive worrying, nightmares, restricted activity, a …
- Sexuality and Marital Intimacy
A good marriage is best friends with passion. Without the passion, you just have a friendship. For some, being companions is sufficient. But for most, it is not. One of the major casualties of the har …
- Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life
A wonderfully executed book which sets out with the lofty objective of organizing and taming our society’s fast-paced lifestyle, Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life is a true prize in its class of …
- Ideology, Psychology, and Law
Ideology, Psychology, and Law is a wonderful collection of essays edited by Jon Hanson, the Alfred Smart Professor of Law and Director of The Project on Law and Mind Sciences at Harvard Law School. Th …
- White Elephants
As I cried, I wanted to believe it was the alcohol that induced Mom’s words. I had to believe it was the alcohol. I don’t want them. The words rang in my ears. That’s the night my heart first brok …
- Two Plus Two: Couples and Their Couple Friendships
What if I told you that one secret to making a long-term relationship more fulfilling is to have another committed couple with whom you and your beloved could spend time? The very premise of Two Plus …
- Overcoming the Fear of Making Mistakes
“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people.” This is a famous quote from Anne Lamott in her book Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. Intuitively, we know th …
- Easy Steps to Reconnect: A Guide for Emotionally Avoidant Dads
It was torture for Jason when his 13-year-old son, Dylan, gave him the “cold shoulder” and wouldn’t speak to him. Jason felt his angry reactions were justified because he believed Dylan was at fault. …
- Sexual Awareness: Your Guide to Healthy Couple Sexuality
Now in its fifth edition since its original publication in 1975, Barry and Emily McCarthy’s Sexual Awareness is still the go-to book for couples who want to learn more about healthy sexuality. Each of …
- Clinicians on the Couch: 10 Questions with Psychologist Ryan Howes
Every month we chat with one clinician about everything from the trials and triumphs of being a therapist to his or her advice for leading a meaningful life. This month we had the pleasure of talking …
- When Truth Lies: A Journey with Schizophrenia
The year is 1969, and Kevin has just graduated from high school. His classmates look forward to dates, parties, and college. Not Kevin. He sees Satan bugs crawl in and out of his body. He hears voices …
- Money and Your Children
From small allowances for young children to bank accounts and credit cards for college students, parents have many questions and various beliefs about how to try to teach their children about money. L …
- Before The World Intruded: Conquering The Past And Creating The Future
Michele Rosenthal’s memoir, Before The World Intruded, is the story of her struggle with a life-threatening illness and the trauma it created. Rosenthal shares her battle with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome …
- Parallels between Improv Comedy and Therapy
What do psychotherapists and standup comedians have in common? If you guessed they use many of the same techniques, you get a gold star. Dr. Allen Cornelius, a psychology professor at University of th …
- Things to Consider When Choosing a Residential Treatment Program for OCD
I’ve written before about my son Dan’s stay at an intensive residential program for OCD sufferers; it was a mixed blessing. One of our main frustrations with the program stemmed from the way my husban …
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