Has your teenager been complaining of stomach pain, despite getting a clean bill of health from the doctor? Surprisingly, that’s not unusual these days. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corinne Humphries at Orange County Health Psychologists says she has seen chronic … Read More
What do you do when you experience a “negative” emotion such as anger, disappointment, or sadness? If you’re like many of us, you might snap at someone you love out of the blue, avoid a painful situation, or withdraw from … Read More
Hope is not typically the first word that comes to mind when one thinks of dementia, but that’s exactly what one needs when faced with a diagnosis. “A lot of people think their life is over,” says Dr. Erica Lehman, … Read More
Our attachment styles can explain some of the biggest mysteries when it comes to relationships. For example, why would someone… Push their partner away at a time when they need them the most? Continue to nag their partner when it … Read More
You’re fully vaccinated but have an unexplained fear of leaving the house. Friends and family are starting to plan get-togethers, but you put them off. Although you used to enjoy social activities, now the thought of going out for groceries … Read More
You may have heard the term “COVID long-hauler,” describing former COVID patients who experience symptoms for a long period after their diagnosis. Maybe you’ve read about the 10% of people who still have problems with their sense of smell, even … Read More
Where would we be without Zoom these days? Ever since we’ve been working from home and putting our kids in online classes, virtual technology has been a fixture in our lives. Yet at the same time, many people complain of … Read More
Nellie,* a 75-year-old retiree, used to have a pretty busy social schedule. Between her weekly exercise classes and regular brunch dates with friends, she felt fulfilled and connected to others. Then, COVID hit. Like others her age who were high-risk, she didn’t … Read More
Living with a long-term partner is never all roses. Like all things, our intimate partnerships tend to ebb and flow. But what happens when you add the stress of a global pandemic? Things can quickly become overwhelming, as couples in … Read More
It’s been 10 long months since the stay-at-home orders began. Thankfully, many of us aren’t facing the worst — but still, the work of stressed parents is never done. The pandemic rages on, taking our family’s peace of mind down … Read More