You may be great at math, but not so accomplished at calculating math of a good time. What does calculating math of a good time even mean? This is the second part of a look at alcohol or substance use or misuse. (See “The 5 Stages of Intoxication.”) Calculating math of a good time Have you ever had a fun night out with friends, drinking some … [Read more...]
The 5 Stages of Intoxication
Are you over-drinking? Some people say there are 5 stages of intoxication: jocose, verbose, bellicose, lachrymose, and comatose. Others add grandiose, morose, and adios! Let’s take a closer look. Understanding the 5 stages of intoxication Jocose means humorous or playful, joking. When you’re in this state, you’re friendly, engaging, fun to be … [Read more...]
In the News: Quoted in March 13, 2018 Well + Good
I was recently quoted in the following Well + Good article by Zoe Weiner . Hope you enjoy! Could your phone be ruining your relationship? Zoe Weiner, March 13, 2018 Photo: Stocksy/KKGAS Ah, date night. A cute outfit, a drool-worthy plate of gluten-free fettuccini, a few kombucha cocktails… and both of you … [Read more...]
Modern Parenting: Lessons in Juggling!
Tips for managing time for your children and time with your spouse—while managing your career Modern parenting can seem more like a sprint than a marathon—but a sprint where the finish line keeps moving! You and your spouse are trying to balance work responsibilities and responsibilities to your children, and then there’s your relationship. You … [Read more...]
Logic: Joy Subtraction or Joy Addition?
A common concern voiced by patients starting treatment is that thinking things through, instead of living by impulse, leads to a boring life. In other words, logic is joy subtraction rather than joy addition. Another way they may say it is “I lead with my heart instead of my brain.” How do you lead? I have to believe that if leading with emotion … [Read more...]
In the News: Quoted in Huffington Post article on December 21, 2017
I was quoted in the following article, New Year's resolution #4. If You Want A Better Relationship In 2018, Do This Goal-setting is better together. 💑 By Brittany Wong Geber86 via Getty Images It’s easy to get off track with your New Year’s resolutions when you’re the only one … [Read more...]
Warming Up! A Psychotherapist Reviews “Lady Bird”
Lady Bird What gets in the way of warming up emotionally, especially to another person? In the film “Lady Bird,” Greta Gerwig’s November 2017 directorial debut, we see a mother and her teenage daughter driving back from touring colleges. They connect emotionally listening to an audio version of John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, then launch into a … [Read more...]
In the News: Quoted in November 13, 2017 Huffington Post article
I was quoted in the following article, question #9. 16 Questions To Ask On A First Date, According To Marriage Therapists Do you make your bed in the morning? By Brittany Wong Martin Dimitrov 3.1k If you’re an introvert ― or just hate small talk ― few things are more … [Read more...]
Moving Past Terror!
Originally posted on December 3, 2015, but unfortunately relevant again, with the October 27, 2018, mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Did the terrorist attack on the Jewish population in Pittsburgh—and attempted mail bombs—raise your anxiety and make it hard for you to go about your daily life? Are you … [Read more...]
“It’s Never Too Late to Reclaim Your Life!”
“So, does everyone in the movie theater look like me?” I playfully asked the ticket taker. “Um, I’m not sure,” he said, answering carefully. On September 8, 2017, I saw “Year by the Sea,” a film (now available on Amazon and iTunes) about an older married couple, Joan and Robin. I had seen the film trailer the previous week and noticed the … [Read more...]