Blog
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
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
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO MOURN THE START OF A NEW (EVEN EXCITING) JOB
Many people are surprised to find that they feel down right before starting a new position. After spending months applying, interviewing and negotiating, I should feel
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
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
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
HOW TO SILENCE THE SHOULDS
As a mental heath therapist, I have many clients that are pulled by obligations and cannot silence the “shoulds” in their lives. Many report that they
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
HOW TO FIGHT: WHAT PRODUCTIVE DISAGREEMENTS CAN TEACH YOUR CHILD
This month I was quoted in an article on Parent.co written by Rebecca Perez Lang. The article talks about what happens when children witness their
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOLIDAYS: HOW DECEMBER CAN BE THE LONELIEST MONTH.
I recently wrote about how many people feel that December is the loneliest month. In the post below which ran in the San Francisco Mom’s
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
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUATION
By Diana Garber, JD, MSW This month, I wrote about individuation of toddlers and teenagers for the San Francisco Mom’s Blog. This theory was first
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
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
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
