Connections Group for Women
Our Wednesday Women’s Connections group is accepting new members. The group is led by therapists Diane Geiser, MSW, LCSW and Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, MSSA. Date: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm Location: Cherry Hill…
Sometimes It’s Hard to Be a Man
Maybe you've heard the song-- "Sometimes it's hard to be a woman..." But men have their struggles too. Over the years many books and articles have explored the lack of emotional…
Vulnerability: Insights from Brené Brown’s Work
I was recently reading Daring Greatly by Brené Brown--a highly recommended book written after twelve years of researching vulnerability and it’s effects on our lives. Daring Greatly focuses on the…
Taming the Anxiety Beast
“I Can’t stop thinking about it... I'm like a hamster in a wheel... My body feels electric.” Anxiety (defined as worry, undefined fear, and agitation) manifests itself in many forms, but…
The Complex Nature of Emotions
I recently watched the newest Disney Pixar movie, Inside Out. Beyond the great creative qualities of the film that we've come to expect, I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy…
Fears for Today, Worries for Tomorrow: Understanding Anxiety
Each one of us has experienced anxious feelings such as fear and worry at one point or another. You may wonder how I can be so sure. The reason is…
Surviving this Relentless Winter
It's been said, "Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." and "Snow has become a four letter word." Grumbling has settled over the country like a…
When Emotional Pain is Made Visible
Discovering that someone you love is self-injuring can be both upsetting and confusing. People find themselves wondering, “Why in the world would she do this to herself? Is she trying…
Robin Williams’ Suicide: What can we do to prevent similar tragedies?
Shocking news arrived Monday August 11th, that Robin Williams, one of our most beloved actors and comedians, committed suicide from asphyxia by hanging. A few days out from the tragedy,…
Who Can You Validate Today?
Your friend is thumbing through his phone as you are sharing your excitement that you made the cuts. Without looking up he says, “Uh, huh, that’s nice”. You share with…