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As family law practitioners are aware, divorce cases can trigger extreme emotional responses in clients. They are exacerbated when one or both parties has a moderate to severe personality disorder(s). In such cases an otherwise “simple” divorce is turned into a difficult and long affair that may last many…
There is a rule in the ethics of the practice of psychology that emphasizes “if you treat don’t testify, and if you testify don’t treat”. It is typical for me, in my role as a clinical psychologist, to receive a referral from a client having a difficult time with…
When a lawyer asks an expert to write a report, it is usually with some ambivalence. On the one hand, he/she does not want to tip his/her hand prematurely regarding legal strategies. On the other hand, the expert can be an articulate spokesperson for the purpose of educating the…
Through the years, I have treated many successful clients who were not necessarily the most talented nor the most intelligent people whom I have met. However, there were several traits that they shared that led to their success.
1. Structure: Life and work in particular has a rhythm to it…
There is an old saying in psychology that “if you treat don’t testify, and if you testify don’t treat”. It is typical for me to receive a referral from a client having a difficult time with his or her child or spouse and wants me to treat them and…
Stress is a part of daily life. Moderate stress can actually be healthy it can serve as a motivator that focuses the mind and helps us to prioritize our activities. However, when stress reaches a certain level it becomes debilitating and may lead to health problems such as tension…
1. Try not to bite off more than you can chew
Many people try to accomplish too much in one day and then get frustrated.
2. Do not volunteer for any activity that you truly do not want to do.
Many people want to be “nice guys” and then resent it afterwards….
That is an interesting question with a relatively easy answer. Success. In an age where every child gets a trophy, gradeflation is epidemic, and there are fewer opportunities for competition, egos are protected against failure. Not really. The false god of empty praise yields no protection against the storms…
If you’ve been looking for a psychologist in Aventura and Boca Raton, chances are you need someone who is available and accessible. The office should be conveniently located to your home and/or job, and hours need to accommodate your work and school schedules. You then need to look at…
The basic task for contented and healthy relationships is to figure out what’s mine, what’s yours, and what’s ours. This includes not only material goods but rights, privileges, and responsibilities. This is accomplished by setting boundaries, lines of demarcation. Each person needs to let the other know what is…
