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This “is the main stress response system. It is the neuroendocrine link between perceived stress and physiological reactions to stress (Breedlove and Watson, 2013). The primary function of the activated HPA axis is to release glucocorticoids that activate short-term physiological responses to stress. While some stress is necessary for salubrious development and aging, when an […]

Relationally, what is true of couples contending with ADHD is true of most couples, with more frequency and intensity than non-ADHD couples. Emotional dysregulation is a core component of ADHD (Beheshti et al. 2020), with its prominence a key factor in the dissatisfaction and termination of romantic relationships. Regardless of symptom intensity or severity, emotional […]

How to Cope with 6 Common Pandemic Changes The world has experienced such drastic and sudden changes in the past few months. You’re likely feeling the effects of those changes and experiencing some changes in your own life as well. While change can sometimes be exciting, it can be jarring when it’s unexpected or even […]

PSYCHOSIS | a contemplation A colleague recently spoke with me by phone for collateral information regarding a client.  While the call was brief, we discovered that we shared a great deal of common conclusions thus far into the treatment.  We landed on concern about delusional tendencies, which had recently become so intense that it appeared […]

Happy New Year!  Or, “Happy Birthday, Calendar!” Because the practice becomes so busy that regular blog posts are impossible, I wanted to begin 2020 with an article reflective of this new beginning.  The calendar begins a new year, a birthday of sorts, and with this festive energy in mind, taking a casual approach to put […]

TeleHealth:  Telephone & Virtual Sessions During Coronavirus Pandemic None of us know what our society’s new normal might be post-pandemic.  Previous posts on this site highlight the myriad of anxieties and emotions experienced when constantly reminded about safety protocols while “sheltering in place.”  Risks are at the forefront of our decision-making and the actions that […]

Sex, love and COVID-19: Sex expert’s tips on staying close When speaking with clients during this pandemic, and when consulting with colleagues about what they are hearing from their clients, the well-established best practices for satisfying relationships remain intact.  In basic terms, these are the ways we remain connected, flexible, playful, loyal, honest with each […]

STRESS + GUILT Stress is at an all-time high, so take the proper time to mitigate its effects.  This can feel as troublesome (who has the time?) as they are necessary (make time for good self-care!).  Without slowing down to take the time for good self-care, how can a person take care of anyone or […]

Continuing the section of the DSM for neurocognitive disorders often diagnosed in childhood, a couple short paragraphs this entry: Within the chapter titled Neurodevelopmental Disorders, the next two diagnoses are shorter than most and take up where Intellectual Disability / Intellectual Development Disorder leaves off.  Again, the differential diagnoses include major and mild neurocognitive disorders, […]

A controversial theoretical discourse focuses on a “return to Freud” by way of linguistics and cultural anthropology, so this next section has me excited to share more about communication disorders!  Given the length is a little beyond what web designer prefer, this will be in two parts this month, with Part 1 immediately below. Part […]