Valentine’s Day can be an uncomfortable, tricky holiday if you’re without a dependable date or mate (and wish you had one. Totally OK if you don’t want that, too!). Perhaps knowing a bit more about the holiday’s varied history can give you some freedom and creativity with how you celebrate it—that is, if you acknowledge it at…Read more »

People say, “I don’t have a problem with food”; “I like eating healthy”; or “I suck at dieting“-type statements. Yet, they do have a problem with food, can’t eat any other way, and don’t suck at dieting. Unbeknownst to them, they’ve developed problematic eating, disordered eating, or even an eating disorder—and aren’t aware of it. I’m a therapist with 15 years of experience…Read more »

As we all know and probably have experienced, a good boss can make a “meh” job a joy. On the other hand, a challenging relationship with a boss can crash our self-esteem and mental health. I recently attended a workshop on leadership facilitated by a colleague, Robyn Caruso. Since I’m in the position of a leader at times, I…Read more »