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Tips to work from home with your spouse from Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP
For many, homes have been transformed into offices and partners have morphed into co-workers. This time together, or perhaps this time without being apart, can magnify our differences. Setting upfront guidelines can help. READ ARTICLE
Therapy through Technology
Among the many unanticipated consequences of the pandemic is the rapid acceptance of teleconferencing technology in health care. We are daily reading about medical providers using this technology to perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for all manner of health-related problems. The field of psychotherapy is likewise embracing the technology as a means of providing…
The Timely Benefits of Brief Therapy
A new reality is setting in. Children are home from school and people are being encouraged to work at home or not work at all. As couples and families adjust to these new routines, habits and shared working environments, there may be an increase in feelings of worry, frustration and exhaustion.
Be truthful & focused on today with your kids, Dr. Alexandra Solomon recommends
With schools closed and playdates canceled, managing fears and frustrations amid the coronavirus pandemic can be particularly difficult as a parent. In this article in the Chicago Tribune, Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D., outlines strategies that parents can utilize both when handling their own emotions and while discussing the changes to daily life with their children.
Your Kids and COVID-19
Be mindful of your own reactions and your own level of anxiety so that you can model calm. Listen to them. Ask them what they have heard so you can correct inaccurate information. Answer questions keeping their age, maturity, and developmental level in mind. If you don’t know the answer, take a break and look up answers from reputable sources such as CDC and WHO. If your…
Navigating Changes to Daily Life in the Context of COVID-19
With the recent announcement from the World Health Organization classifying the novel coronavirus as a pandemic, many are bracing themselves for drastic changes in their daily lives.
Love, Sex & Intimacy | Family Action Network
Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D., LCP, in conversation with Eli Finkel, Ph.D., about her new book, Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want.
How to Respond to a Partner’s Venting
Sometimes, we just need to vent. We need to blow off steam and get something off our chest. My supervisor drives me crazy! I could just strangle Aunt Louise! The way our kids were arguing in the car, I wanted to pull over and abandon them right there! When we’re filled with emotion following a challenging experience, conversation isn’t necessarily what we’re looking for. A…