7 Tips for Getting Along with Your Spouse or Partner
Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and hopefully you had some time to let your spouse or significant other know how important they are in your life. That’s great if you did, but getting along with your spouse should be something you focus on throughout the year—not just in February. Unfortunately, the busyness of […]
Getting Along with Your Spouse or Partner
February has arrived, and that means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. It’s the season for hearts, chocolate, red roses—and Cupid. Like many people, you may view the holiday as an annual check-up for your relationship. With that in mind, it seems like an appropriate time to share two points that often dictate the […]
Are You Guilty of Technology Overuse?
Most of us associate addiction with drugs, alcohol and gambling. When abused, these things have the ability to ruin lives. As time goes on, however, many people would argue that technology overuse should be added to that list. As of now, technology addiction, or Internet addiction disorder, is not included in the Diagnostic and Statistical […]
Tried-and-True Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
Although January is often hyped as a time of hope and new beginnings, it may also be associated with sadness and depression. From freezing temperatures and lack of sunshine to shorter days, many folks fall victim to the winter blues or a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you are particularly down during […]
Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
In my last post, I talked about how important it is for parents to educate children about the dangers of misogyny and sexual harassment. However, if the recent news has taught us anything, we’ve learned that adults need a refresher course on these lessons as well. One of the most frequent places where women report […]
Preventing Misogyny and Sexual Harassment – A Parent’s Perspective
We’ve all seen the recent headlines dominating the news cycle. If you’re like me, you’re heartbroken, angered and devastated by the sheer number of notable men accused of sexual misconduct. The truth is, misogyny and sexual harassment are rampant in our society. While the #metoo movement is doing its part in bringing these issues to […]
A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein – Part 2
Part II This is the second half of our two-part blog series on Dr. David Lowenstein. It picks up where we left off in the first post, and discusses everything from his counseling work in New York City after 9/11 to his plans for the future. You traveled to New York City after 9/11 to […]
A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein
A Conversation with Dr. David Lowenstein Part I For more than 35 years, Dr. David Lowenstein has been a psychologist and the clinical director of Lowenstein & Associates in the German Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. In this role, he provides therapeutic services to individuals and families. He also offers training and consultation to schools, […]
Test Anxiety: What Parents Can Do to Help Their Child
Now that we’re a couple months into the school year, the workload may be starting to take its toll on your child—and your family. This is especially true if your child is a perfectionist or someone who worries a lot. Students like this are overly concerned about their future and tend to be extremely self-critical. […]
Coping with Stress in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting
It happened again, and again—and again. And now there’s so much violence in the news, it’s hard to convince yourself that it won’t happen to you or someone you love. You ask yourself, is anyone safe at the movie theater, the shopping mall, attending a concert or church service? After all, we’re talking about innocent […]
