Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), most commonly associated with childhood— can also affect adults, sometimes without their knowledge. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of adult autism, touching on the difficulties of getting diagnosed, tips for improving social skills, … Read More
10 Strategies to Promote Mental Wellness at Work Work-related stress and burnout is a serious problem that affects employees worldwide. We’ve all experienced a negative work environment but you may be surprised to learn that a negative work environment, … Read More
Your Guide to Therapy Success, One Session at a Time Is it cool to go to therapy now? The popularity of having a therapist has experienced a big surge in recent years, marking a profound shift in societal attitudes … Read More
By age thirty, Stephanie Foo was successful. She had her dream job as an award-winning radio producer and a loving boyfriend. But behind her office door, she was having panic attacks and sobbing at her desk every morning. After years of questioning … Read More
A new advisory from the Surgeon General shows that Americans increasingly have one thing in common – we’re lonely. In fact, our lack of social connection is creating an “epidemic of loneliness” that threatens our health at an individual, community, … Read More
For decades, physicians delivered the diagnosis of ADHD to patients as bad news and a lifelong struggle of managing symptoms. The ADHD Advantage, written by NY Times bestselling author Dale Archer, M.D., challenges that perspective and illustrates how some of … Read More
Female teen anxiety and depression are at an all-time high. The psychologists and therapists in our community have noticed this phenomenon in our own practices, but new research shows that this troubling phenomenon extends far beyond Orange County. According to … Read More
As Americans, we put a lot of energy into planning for retirement. We worry about having enough money and even use phrases like “financial health” to describe our long-term outlook. What we fail to plan for, however, is our social … Read More
5 Therapist-Approved Strategies To Work Through The Discomfort Of Setting Boundaries If you’ve ever felt that setting a boundary is “selfish” or “mean,” you are certainly not alone. From a young age we are constantly learning the importance of … Read More
Drs. John and Julie Gottman are the world’s leading relationship scientists. For more than 40 years, they have been studying love and gathering relationship data on thousands of couples. In this powerful little book, the Gottmans distill their life’s work … Read More