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 excited, right? Not necessarily. Although there can be many positive aspects about starting at a new company, there are also many complex and conflicting emotions. Today, we spend so much […]
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 […]
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 often feel eclipsed by expectations and never get to focus on what they want or their own needs. In my recent article for the San Francisco Mom’s Blog, I talk […]
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 Blog, I discuss unwanted feelings that can creep up as the year ends. I also discuss ways to manage feeling irritable and down as well as discuss ways to feel more […]
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 […]
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 […]