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A Shift of Mind

Rethinking the way we live.

Divorce
For the Sake of the Children

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on January 6, 2024

Do people really stay in unhappy marriages out of concern for the children? And if so, is it really so good for the kids?

Do people really stay in unhappy marriages out of concern for the children? And if so, is it really so good for the kids?

Environment
The Perils of Progress

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on December 18, 2023

There's no question human beings have progressed across the centuries, but are we advancing in the ways that truly enrich and enhance our humanity?

There's no question human beings have progressed across the centuries, but are we advancing in the ways that truly enrich and enhance our humanity?

Cognition
Oversimplifying Equals Dumbing Down

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on November 2, 2023

Centuries of either-or thinking has created a dualistic society that rewards oversimplification. What if there was another way?

Centuries of either-or thinking has created a dualistic society that rewards oversimplification. What if there was another way?

Relationships
Can Our Relationship Be Repaired?

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on February 10, 2022

Are you struggling in a committed relationship? How we look at relationships will inform how we experience them. It's essential to rethink how we do relationships.

Are you struggling in a committed relationship? How we look at relationships will inform how we experience them. It's essential to rethink how we do relationships.

Cognition
Making Today Your Defining Day

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on December 7, 2021

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions that never succeed? Do you struggle with change? A new perspective coupled with strong intention can take you all the way.

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions that never succeed? Do you struggle with change? A new perspective coupled with strong intention can take you all the way.

Anxiety
How You Can Transcend Anxiety

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on December 6, 2021

Are you getting tired of feeling fearful and anxious? A shift in your thinking can help you become present and fear-less.

Are you getting tired of feeling fearful and anxious? A shift in your thinking can help you become present and fear-less.

Anxiety
Rethinking Anxiety

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on December 23, 2020

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, you can do far better than managing it. Anxiety can be overcome through a shift of mind that turns your thoughts into your allies.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, you can do far better than managing it. Anxiety can be overcome through a shift of mind that turns your thoughts into your allies.

Marriage
Make Today Your Defining Day

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on December 13, 2020

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions that never succeed? Do you struggle with change? A new perspective coupled with strong intention can take you all the way.

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions that never succeed? Do you struggle with change? A new perspective coupled with strong intention can take you all the way.

Self-Esteem
The Power of Authentic Self-Esteem

Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on November 9, 2019

Would you like to feel more confident and self-assured? The path toward authentic self-worth cannot be derived from acting strong.

Would you like to feel more confident and self-assured? The path toward authentic self-worth cannot be derived from acting strong.