Stigma and Shame: The “Single” Nametag
Many Jewish singles feel defined by their status - when they shouldn't be. Gain some insight into the stigma and shame - and what to do about it.
One in five adults in the US suffer from mental health conditions, but still too few people are talking about it. From daily anxieties to the more severe, our writers try to shed light on, and destigmatize, issues that people are dealing with everyday.
Therapy or Coaching: Which is Right for You?
Deciding where to turn for help is an overwhelming task. The differences between therapy and coaching are made clear in this concise guide.
Mindfulness for Depression and Anxiety?
Is medication the only way to treat anxiety and depression? Mindfulness - either on its own or in addition to medication - is a powerful tool for those with anxiety and depression, and for anyone seeking peace and joy. Accept and Embrace Do you often feel stressed, anxious, chronically sad or lonely? Sometimes it seems like almost everyone struggles with…
In Pursuit of Thinness: It’s Not About the Food
Adele recently went for lunch with some friends and all they could talk about were diets they were starting tomorrow, diets that started last week, and all the weight that needed to be lost. This was after the party she attended during which party goers actively avoided desserts because they were watching their weight, eyeing the sweet table all night.…
Your Therapist is Human Too
Therapy is all about self-disclosure – it's all about the client disclosing their personal struggles and weaknesses to their therapist, right? Wrong! It’s not that simple anymore. Ron Taffel, PhD, shares how the recent shift to the majority of therapy clients being millennials has led him to question, “Really, as a therapist, how open am I supposed to be?” Millennials…
What Your Therapist Wishes You Knew About Therapy
When clients finally decide to take the somewhat daunting first step to see a therapist, they may have expectations or assumptions about what therapy is or what it is not. This list will hopefully dispel some of the many myths or misconceptions and educate clients about what therapists do and what therapy is about. Therapy is an investment, and it…
But why is she crying? Husband’s Guide to PPD
Mazel tov! It’s a baby! All those weeks of preparation, shopping, cleaning, nesting are now behind you, not to mention the nine months of nausea, anxiety, and insomnia. It’s all in the past, and the future is a baby-hued halo of cuddles, laughs, and tiny socks. But what if it’s not? What if the niggling anxiety of pregnancy has taken…
Child Loss Tried to Destroy Me But Failed
It's a deep honor to be invited to write here. OKclarity is such an integral tool for us all. To have a venue to write, post or even to be a silent user. My journey of child loss begins with the the sudden unexplained passing of my 7 year old son. I was thrown into a cesspool of such intense…
8 Ways to say NO to Chanukah Blues
Chanukah is often a time of mixed emotions. Some of us look forward to seeing the flicker of the Chanuka Candles, the smell of fresh latkes and the delight of the spinning dreidel. However, it can also be a time of increased stress and anxiety as it means a break from routine. For those who need to travel home and…
10 Easy Ways to Boost Mood
No matter our age, occupation, or lifestyle, we ALL experience stressors in our day-to-day lives. Finding useful activities or coping skills, can help boost your mood, mental health, and give your mind a much-needed break in the form of relaxation and fun. Here are 10 ideas for you to try as you improve your own mental health: 1 Journaling Whether…
