In my last post, I wrote about some of the panels I’m looking forward to attending at SXSW this year that relate to technology, health, and relationships. In case you thought I’d forgotten to mention the ones that relate to human sexuality, be assured that I simply thought they deserved their own feature. I believe […]
In exactly two weeks, I will be heading to Austin, Texas to participate in SXSW Interactive which takes place from March 13-17th. I’m excited to see a number of panels this year that are addressing the intersection of technology, health, and relationships—all things I spend a great deal of my time obsessing over. Here are […]
I have finally created a professional Twitter account for those who want to get notices of my blog posts and other information over there. Feel free to follow me for updates regarding my practice as well as other mental health related news. Please note that I will only be following other established mental health professionals […]
I have pushed back the start date of my Breakup Support Group, and there are still a few openings left. Contact me directly via phone or email if you are interested in joining. The end of a romantic relationship can be a difficult period in which many painful and unsettling feelings are stirred up. I […]
The end of a romantic relationship can be a difficult period in which many painful and unsettling feelings are stirred up. I am offering a weekly support group for women of all sexual orientations and gender identities who are experiencing the loss of a romantic relationship. Learn how to heal and learn from your experiences […]
I am delighted to announce that my proposed panel, Therapy 2.0: Mental Health for Geeks was accepted as a Core Conversation in next year’s SXSW Interactive Festival taking place in Austin, TX, March 13 – 17, 2009. Thank you to all who voted for it. One of the exciting things about a Core Conversation is […]
If you’re going to be in San Francisco on November 24th-26th, you may want to consider attending the Happiness & Its Causes Conference which will feature workshops all exploring happiness. The conference will bring together psychologists, philosophers, scientists, educators, business people, artists, and healthcare workers and promises to be both educational and inspirational. Unfortunately, I […]
BBC News published a story yesterday on internet use and how it may counteract some of the slowing down of the brain that occurs with age. The study only looked at subjects between the ages of 55 and 76 and compared web search activity with book reading and found that web searches engaged additional parts […]
The Wall Street Journal published an article last week on how people are giving up their therapy due to financial concerns during this economic crisis. This is concerning to mental health professionals who want to stay in business, but it is more concerning that those who need ongoing treatment and those who are in crisis […]
A mental health parity bill was passed yesterday after more than ten years of of struggle towards getting it approved. This bill marks an end to insurance companies and employers discriminating against mental health, alcohol, and substance abuse disorders by setting higher co-pays and limiting the number of yearly visits to psychotherapists. This is exciting […]
