Mood-E Blog

Topic #17  How are we supposed to think positively with all the negative news headlines? From mudslides to house fires – suspected airplane crashes to apparent suicides – we are bombarded with all the scary, negative realities of life. Now days more than ever, with instant social media outlets, we know about everything the moment […]

Topic #16:  What is the deal with this weather? It makes me Depressed! It’s almost like the weather G-d’s teased us Mid-westerners and North-easterners when we got a glimpse of sunlight a few weeks ago. Our winter depression became a distant memory. The snow was melting faster than candle wax and we could see the

Topic #15: Life is not like,The Bachelor. What is our psychological fascination with The Bachelor? Are we overly voyeuristic? Do we secretly enjoy watching drama unfold in other’s lives? Does it make us feel better about our own life? Simply put, Yes, Yes, and Yes. If you have ever watched an episode of this show,

Topic #14 Another tip to help reduce stress in kids! Time for a new tip on reducing stress in kids!  Before you can teach this to your kids, you need to do it yourself! First…Where in your body do you feel stress? Close your eyes and think back to the last time you felt stress

Topic #13:  Anxiety over change? You are not alone! Just to clarify, it’s a myth that “shrinks” are somehow immune to feeling increased anxiety when life throws them a curve ball (either positive or negative) and things have to change. A lot of people believe that the teachers of emotional health would, more than likely,

Topic #  12    What can therapy offer me?  I can do this by myself. I don’t need help! Despite society coming a long way, the idea of THERAPY still attaches a great deal of stigma to its title. I wonder, however, if people really understand the concept behind therapy. I’ve heard many people in

Topic #11  How supportive is your spouse?   Getting and receiving support is good for your heart and emotional health. It’s all inter-related. Here’s A Surprising Benefit Of A Supportive Spouse http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/09/supportive-spouse-heart-health_n_4739953.html

Topic #10: Why are friendships important to you? When you were younger, you learned all about playing nice, playing fair, sharing and taking turns. Some days you just didn’t want to share! Who needed anyone else besides your ridiculously compliant stuffed animal collection or your Tonka Truck toys to keep you company? Besides, you could

I think that I coined a new term in one of my recent therapy sessions: Reverse Argument Many couples argue at one time or another. Some more than others. But arguments can be healthy, especially when each person communicates their thoughts/feelings and their mate listens intently trying to understand their point of view. Then the

  Another trick to teach your kids to calm down: Count your teeth with your tongue!! Strange, well… kind of. But try it and see if you continue to think about that stressful thought or if your mind is distracted, thus reducing your anxiety level. Ask them, “How many teeth do you have?” By the

Topic #8: What to do when you can’t do anything about it. Probably considered to be one of THE most frustrating feelings out there… feeling “stuck”, your hands are tied. It (whatever the “it” circumstance is) is just not in your control anymore. You’ve done everything you can to help, fix, change, grow, start again

Topic #7: Is this familiar: “I do for everyone else, I don’t have time for me!” What’s so hard to get about this feeling? You’re busy with your family, kids, being a chauffeur, chef, social planner, bread winner, and teacher all while managing a job, a spouse, your family and his/her family, and by the

Topic #6   How YOU have the power to drive change within your relationships. I hear a lot about a common problem while working with people in therapy over the years. Whether they are wives, husbands, or partners, most have a very similar complaint, “He/she just doesn’t listen to what I have to say…” Feeling

Topic #5: It’s a new year, now what? It was just yesterday that people all around the world were ringing in the new year, making resolutions and promises to themselves and their loved ones, singing, dancing, and rejoicing in all that was good in 2013! But… many people will ask… “What now?” Holidays are over,

Topic #4: How can I make this year better than the last?   In order to make a change, you must first understand what it is you are doing (or have done in the past) that is not working for you. Start with observing yourself; keep a notebook or journal and document your thoughts, feelings,

Topic #3: Stress and the holidays… Many people get excited about the holiday season. They spend time decorating the house, baking for family events, and overall just feel happy, joyous, and engaged with others. However, this isn’t true for everyone. The holiday time can cause others to feel an increase in stress, worry, and anxiety

  Topic #2: STRESS! This is a fantastic video, watch if you have a few moments, it is worth it! There might be a better way to think about the stress and anxiety response.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tedtalks/kelly-mcgonigal-science-of-stress_b_4319669.html   

  Welcome the New Year with Health and Happiness! Welcome to E-therapy! Here you will find information about anything related to mental health such as stress, depression, anxiety, family drama, coping skills, resources that can help, and much more! Feel free to leave comments to begin the discussions. Topic #1: Meditation Who really meditates anyway?