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- Is It Safe for Children to Play Outside? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThe horrific murder and dismemberment of a young boy’s body last week has sent shock waves through the tight-knit Orthodox Jewish Community in Brooklyn, NY. When he was first deemed missing thousands of volunteers combed the area looking for him; his death touched them all and a multitude ...
Views: 1041 - Coaching: How Can It Help You? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelFAQs 1. What is Coaching? 2. How Does a Coach Differ from a Friend? 3. For Whom is Coaching Appropriate? 4. Are Coaching and Therapy the Same? 5. How Do I Find a Qualified Life Coach? 1. What is Coaching? Have you ever found yourself in the uneasy position of wanting to reach a ...
Views: 1370 - Anxiety: The Bane of Parents - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelA young mother wrote to me: "As the mother of a toddler, I'm really grateful to moms and dads who've given me great advice and support. But at the same time, other mom's comments also have made me feel inadequate." "Are we all sensitive and a little defensive," she asks,"because we love our ...
Views: 1408(12 votes) - Dreams that Don't Leave - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThey were after me! Dressed in army fatigues, helmeted and holding rifles with sharp bayonets extended before them, they were running up the stairs, getting closer and closer. They were barking, "Achtung! Achtung!" I was terrified. I call this dream and its variations my "Nazi dreams." They ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Anxiety on the Rise - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelI'm sure you know someone, either in your family or among your friends, who is highly anxious. You will recognize the rapid speech, need for reassurance and fear of new situations, sometimes accelerating into full-blown panic. We have become scared to live. Anxiety, according to the Report ...
Views: 2282(3 votes) - Women's Midlife CrisisSubmitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Dr. Mona SpiegelIt's about time. We can publicly discuss a rite of passage for women that is as prevalent as that for males. Our young adult years are filled with daily obligations and we tend not to think about what direction our lives are taking. We stay on the bandwagon fulfilling everyone's needs until ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Boy Soldier: The Meaning of Play - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHe marched down the corridor, head held high, with his own version of a soldier's helmet. A tub used for carrying around blocks was reincarnated as a red helmet with a plastic chin strap. How proud he looked as he marched in tempo to his own drum! This boy was out to win the war. How do we ...
Views: 1358 - The Way She Walks - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHer shoulders catch my eye. Thrust back with the confidence of the young, they bridge a petite body which looks firm and healthy. Her white blouse reflects the bright sun while her chin-length brown hair swings rhythmically from side to side, mimicking the cadence of her walk. Her head is tilted ...
Views: 1187 - Stuck on Words - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThe Chairman of the National Republican Committee, Michael Steele, was recently interviewed by NPR reporter, Steve Inskeep. And they got stuck on words. The Chairman was the first to attack: "You're doing a wonderful little dance here and trying to be cute," he stated. Inskeep entered the ...
Views: 1039(2 votes) - The Female Bite - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelSummer's a great time for evening walks, except for one problem - mosquitoes. Many couples like to walk at night. They'll be walking along, enjoying the cool air, when zap! One or both of them gets bitten. Mosquitoes don't discriminate between genders. I don't know how they choose their ...
Views: 1216 - What to Do When Feeling Stuck - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHave you ever felt totally frustrated, blocked and upset? On Sunday afternoon I was stuck in traffic on my way into NY City. Major bridges, tunnels and highways were all laden with cars and I was in the middle. I had no way out. My only recourse was patience. It was not an easy task because I ...
Views: 1138 - Going on vacation with your spouse? Study the ABC's of Communication - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Dr. Mona SpiegelMany couples, after years of marriage and child-raising, have a difficult time going on vacation together. First of all, the logistics of planning a vacation without the children are overwhelming. The realities of lack of time and/or money seem insoluble, so parents end up staying home and ...
Views: 1011 - What Do Adolescent Girls Need? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Dr. Mona SpiegelIntroduction What makes it so difficult to understand adolescents? Adolescents have their own language, and it’s not always audible. She’s so quiet that I can barely hear her when she speaks, which is not often. She looks at me with doe-like eyes, helpless and forlorn. I ...
Views: 1319 - Depression In Men: The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThe Presenting Problem When Mindy* got into trouble, her mother, Sharon*, came to me for help. Sharon took off from work to come to the appointment but her husband did not come. That in itself was not unusual. But Sharon reported that he was not interested in dealing with the problem and she ...
Views: 1179 - How To Celebrate The Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThe Danger Do you enjoy the holidays? Many people get together on Christmas to celebrate the holiday and strengthen family bonds. As the generations sit around the table, enjoying the delicious food, they have the opportunity to revel in their unity as a family regardless of what happens the ...
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