Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids — costumes, trick-or-treating, and the thrill of filling up their bags with candy. But for many parents, the idea of dealing with all that candy can bring up concerns about sugar, overindulgence, and how to manage it all. In a culture so…
Body Image
Coping with Negative Body Image as Summer Approaches
Body image is something that many people struggle with. Body image can be positive, neutral, or negative, and at different points in your life, you may have experienced all three. Shifts from positive to neutral to negative can happen as we age, in response to specific circumstances, with the approach of events, or the change…
“And, I hate my body”
As a psychotherapist, I have the privilege of hearing the thoughts and feelings people often share with no one else. I listen while they discuss doubts about relationships, question commitment to their careers, and voice guilt over frustration or disappointment in those they love most. The topics addressed in my office range from anxiety over…
