Therapy for Addressing Disruptive Behavior in Children

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By: Shawn English, with ChatGPT (-3.5), Open AI {https://openai.com} Disruptive behavior in children can create challenges for not only the child but also for their family, peers, and educators. Such behaviors, from defiance and aggression to attention-seeking actions, can disrupt the child’s educational progress, social relationships, and overall well-being. In recent years, therapy has emerged […]

Quick Guide for Managing Anxiety at Work

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Managing Anxiety at Work By: Shawn English, with ChatGPT (-3.5), Open AI {https://openai.com} In today’s intense and demanding work environment, it’s not uncommon for people to feel anxious. Whether it’s the pressure to meet deadlines, navigating the workplace relationships, or handling difficult tasks, anxiety can significantly impact performance and overall well-being at work. However, with […]

Fighting is an essential part of intimacy.

A colleague of mine, Katherine Schafler a Psychotherapist in NYC, wrote a great blog about fighting with your partner, which I wanted to share with all of you. It reminded me of two things, one a mentor telling me as long as a couple it still fighting there is hope, and two John Gottman’s amazing research […]

Mental health issues highlighted in very real ways in S-Town podcast

Recently I was asked by a writer at ‘SheKnows.com’ about my thoughts on the mental health issues raised in a rich new podcast called S-Town. The resulting article is linked here. It has some thoughtful angles on mental health and our ability and motivations for helping people. Related Reads How to Tell If Your Therapy […]

How to Have a Better Panic Attack

One thing I most appreciate is when I get to help people change their relationship to their panic attacks. The reality is that we can’t always make them stop. Sometimes our best bet is to learn how to get through them better. I wrote this because I and so many people I love, know what […]