By Connie Opfell, LCSW An interesting article, “A Gut Check for Many Ailments,” in The Wall Street Journal this week discusses the research that is looking at communication between the gut and the brain. Many people with psychiatric and brain conditions also report gastrointestinal issues –...
by Nate Prentice, LCSW and Emily Kahn-Freedman, LMFT If you are reading this, it is probably because someone suggested that you may benefit from talking with someone about what is bothering you. Perhaps you have tried other avenues, including medication, but feel stuck and are interested...
People with borderline personality disorder suffer greatly, often experiencing intense emotions that are so painful and so difficult to control that they may be suicidal or try to harm themselves by cutting or burning themselves. They have difficulty maintaining a clear sense of who they...
by Emily Kahn-Freedman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist It's been a long day and you've had another long argument with your spouse. You've aired all your grievances and made crystal clear all the ways he has to change. Finally you've decided that it's about time to...
by Nathaniel S. Prentice, MSW, LCSW Feelings of overwhelming anxiety can be very uncomfortable. When I was in graduate school, I found myself easily overwhelmed by the fact that I would have 2-3 20 page papers due a week, and I would have problems sleeping...