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, […]
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 […]
Talking with Your Kids about Race
We live during a time when concerns over racism are on the rise. In fact, 58 percent of Americans say racism is a “big problem in our society,” according to a Pew Research Center Survey conducted in August 2017. That number is up from just 28 percent in 2011. Yet despite these statistics, racism is […]
Helping Children after a Disaster
Spider Man is visiting children at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. You heard that right. A person dressed in a Spider Man costume has been visiting kids in the shelter, handing out stickers and generally trying to put a smile on the faces of some of the city’s younger evacuees. This small […]
Helping Children Manage Stress after the Violence in Charlottesville
As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about the recent violence and display of hatred in Charlottesville. In times like this, it’s important to remember that children look to their parents to make them feel safe. This is true no matter what age your children are, from toddlers […]
Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce
Most of us are keenly aware of our country’s high divorce rates, although recent statistics indicate that the numbers may be dropping. Regardless, divorce is a tough pill for any couple to swallow, and it could be even more traumatic for their children. It’s important for parents to know how to help their kids cope […]
Teens and Suicide – What You Need to Know
In a recent post, I discussed adolescent depression and the many tragic issues associated with it. Certainly not the least of these is suicide, which is listed as the third-leading cause of death among 10- to 24-year-olds. The topic recently garnered a significant amount of attention among teens, parents, the media and the psychiatric community […]
Beyond the Wedding: 6 Tips for a Strong Marriage
You’ve walked down the aisle, danced the first dance and cut the cake. Now what? In a society focused more on the act of getting married than the act of staying married, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. While I don’t pretend to have all of the answers and realize that each […]
