HOW YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE CAN IMPACT YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE
I am trained in attachment theory and with my clients, I often talk about different attachment styles including how they formed, what they mean and how they impact us, especially in our professional life. The New York Times (if you read this blog, you know I often link to the NYT) recently published an article […]
WHY ARE WE MEANER TO OURSELVES THAN ANYONE ELSE?
The New York Times recently wrote an article on something I see all the time in my practice. We seem to say things to ourselves that we would never say to our worst enemy. As a therapist, I hear people put themselves down multiple times in the same hour. People are so exacting with themselves […]
IT IS OK TO ADMIT YOU FAILED
Failing at work is inevitable. More importantly, it is incredibly hard admit it. Most people feel shame, have negative thoughts and then want to leave the building and never come back. Learning to handle failure, and more importantly, owning it and showing that you can overcome failure is one of the most important skills for a […]
A DIGITAL AGE OF THERAPY: USING TELE MEDICINE
In November, I presented at the Annual Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. I discussed the use of tele medicine in working with patients with chronic illness and how to best support patients in coping with an invisible disease. Below, I have included a link to my abstract for the conference. There is also a […]
AN ODE TO MY CELLPHONE: HOW CAN I MISS YOU IF YOU WERE NEVER REALLY GONE
Cellphones!! Is it always glued to your hand? Whether you are scrolling, texting or tweeting, when you are on your phone, you are not engaging with other people. This month, my blog post is about the struggle I personally faced regarding leaving my phone out-of-sight. When I am at home with my family, I want to […]
TAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF
Taking time for yourself is often the hardest thing to do. Often work, family and social obligations take top billing, leaving very little left for “me” time. Although my blog post was written for a mother’s blog, this is an area that many of my clients struggle with and often falls off their radar. Taking […]
ELECTION DEPRESSION IS REAL: HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR FEELINGS AND TALK TO YOUR KIDS
By Diana Garber, JD MSW This article was going to be about sibling rivalry. Last week, I sketched out my thoughts and multiple times, I sat down at a blank screen trying to write the words. It didn’t happen. Frankly, I just wasn’t there emotionally. And, I can imagine that many of you feel the […]
HOW TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TODDLERS
By Diana Garber JD, MSW My recent blog post for San Francisco Mom’s Blog talks about how important emotional growth is for toddlers. However, emotional development often gets overlooked as children learn physical and verbal skills. It is easy for parents to overlook how important it is for toddlers to try to solve and manage […]
NO BODY IS PERFECT
By Diana Garber JD, MSW Back-to-School shopping can exacerbate negative teenage body image especially in adolescent girls. Many parents find it hard to support their daughters during this stage without being shut out. Check out my post at San Francisco Mom’s blog to discover ways to promote healthy body image during these critical years or read it […]
MILLENIALS ARE NOT THE NAUGHTS
By: Diana Garber, JD, MSW Millennials face real struggles when starting their career or when they find they are not on the right professional path as recently reported in the New York Times. In my private practice, I often work with 20-somethings and 30-somethings that feel “stuck” but are unsure of their next move. In […]