Author: Leah Marone LCSW
Why Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Promotes Learning
By Mac E. Lancaster, BS, Aneesh Nudurupati, and Ran D. Anbar, MD. In the sphere of psychological well-being, the comfort zone is frequently perceived as […]
9 Tips for Becoming a Better Student
Source: Jacob Lund/Shutterstock In the 21st century, people have the benefit of having multiple venues from which they can learn, including traditional school lectures, books, […]
The Relationship Between Music and Prosocial Behavior
Source: Odua Images/Shutterstock By Mac E. Lancaster, BS, and Ran D. Anbar, MD Music is a multifaceted sensory modality, by which many factors are combined […]
How the Therapeutic Alliance Influences Treatment Outcome
By Mac E. Lancaster, BS, and Ran D. Anbar, MD Source: Yurii Maslak/Shutterstock Entering therapy can be a daunting step toward improving mental and emotional […]
3 Tips to Simplify Decision-Making
Source: DeeaF/Shutterstock Many of the teens with whom I work struggle with indecision. Reasons for their difficulty with making a choice include that they feel […]
Embracing Discomfort as a Step Forward for OCD
By Gavin Theriault, Mac E. Lancaster, BS, and Ran D. Anbar, MD Source: Photo Volcano/Shutterstock Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition in which intrusive thoughts […]
Dealing With Teens Who Make Bad Choices
Source: 2xSamara/Shutterstock Most parents feel bad when their teenagers make bad choices that cause discomfort for themselves and those in their sphere of influence. How […]
The Importance of Choosing Helpful Self-Descriptors
The Importance of Choosing Helpful Self-Descriptors
10 Tips for Greater Happiness
Source: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Teenagers often come to see me in unhappy states of mind that have arisen because of the physical or mental health […]