Nurturing Self-Compassion

Career

“My Colleagues Were Laid Off. Am I Next?”

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on February 4, 2023

Have you been affected by the recent tsunami of layoffs? Here are some ways to mitigate anxiety and find stability in an unstable job market.

Have you been affected by the recent tsunami of layoffs? Here are some ways to mitigate anxiety and find stability in an unstable job market.

Positive Psychology

Finding Joy and Engaging in the Dance of Life

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on January 31, 2023

If you struggle to find joy in your life, these practical exercises could help lift your spirit and raise your baseline levels of happiness.

If you struggle to find joy in your life, these practical exercises could help lift your spirit and raise your baseline levels of happiness.

Relationships

How to Break Up With Your Therapist

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on November 21, 2022

Are you thinking about breaking up with your therapist? Here are some thoughts about how to go about it.

Are you thinking about breaking up with your therapist? Here are some thoughts about how to go about it.

Depression

Languishing in the Time of Covid

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on May 3, 2021

Languishing, that elusive "blah" feeling, has been one of the most prominent psychological effects of the last year and it is a risk factor for major depression, researchers say.

Languishing, that elusive "blah" feeling, has been one of the most prominent psychological effects of the last year and it is a risk factor for major depression, researchers say.

Trauma

Is a Mental Health Crisis the Next Pandemic?

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on March 17, 2021

According to a new study, physical and mental health continue to decline even as we approach the end of the pandemic.

According to a new study, physical and mental health continue to decline even as we approach the end of the pandemic.

Anxiety

Keeping Calm Amidst Global Chaos

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on October 29, 2020

If it feels like the world is spinning out of control, here are some simple yet powerful steps to help cultivate inner calm.

If it feels like the world is spinning out of control, here are some simple yet powerful steps to help cultivate inner calm.

Depression

6 Depression Hacks

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on June 24, 2020

Sometimes a depressive episode can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Here are a few quick, on-the-spot tools to ease its symptoms.

Sometimes a depressive episode can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Here are a few quick, on-the-spot tools to ease its symptoms.

Loneliness

Coping With the Psychological Effects of Social Distancing

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on March 19, 2020

We know ways to boost our immune system to fight a virus. But how do we build up immunity to the psychological effects of social distancing? Here are a few suggestions.

We know ways to boost our immune system to fight a virus. But how do we build up immunity to the psychological effects of social distancing? Here are a few suggestions.

Anger

The Power and Shame of Women’s Anger

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on February 23, 2020

Is America ready for an angry woman to lead? One study says yes.

Is America ready for an angry woman to lead? One study says yes.

Anxiety

Maintaining Our Sanity During Chaotic Times

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on December 26, 2019

In an age of anxiety, how can we protect our psychological and emotional well-being?

In an age of anxiety, how can we protect our psychological and emotional well-being?

Self-Esteem

Defying Single-Shaming

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on December 10, 2019

There are many paths toward happily ever after. Marriage is just one.

There are many paths toward happily ever after. Marriage is just one.

Relationships

Are You Always Drawn to Emotionally Unavailable Partners?

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on November 26, 2019

Can we change who we are attracted to?

Can we change who we are attracted to?

Depression

Bracing for the Winter Blues

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on September 17, 2019

Whether you are struggling with seasonal-related depression or a less severe case of “the blues,” here are some ways to cope.

Whether you are struggling with seasonal-related depression or a less severe case of “the blues,” here are some ways to cope.

Relationships

The Arduous Journey to Self-Love

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on June 27, 2019

Self-love is essential for psychological and emotional well-being. But what is its true meaning? And why do so many struggle?

Self-love is essential for psychological and emotional well-being. But what is its true meaning? And why do so many struggle?

In 2019, stigma around mental illness should not be a barrier to receiving treatment. So how do we end it once and for all?

Grief

5 Essential Steps to Recovery from Heartbreak

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on May 7, 2019

The ending of a significant romantic relationship can be emotionally devastating. Here are some ways to survive the tsunami of grief.

The ending of a significant romantic relationship can be emotionally devastating. Here are some ways to survive the tsunami of grief.

Mating

Maintaining Confidence Throughout the Dating Process

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on February 3, 2019

Navigating the modern dating world can be challenging. Here are 10 ways to date smarter and improve your odds of finding love.

Navigating the modern dating world can be challenging. Here are 10 ways to date smarter and improve your odds of finding love.

Mating

The Psychology of Modern Dating

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on January 30, 2019

Navigating the modern dating world can have negative emotional and psychological effects on even the most confident daters.

Navigating the modern dating world can have negative emotional and psychological effects on even the most confident daters.

Loneliness

Isolation Nation

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on January 15, 2019

Have we become a nation of loners, and if so, what can we do about it?

Have we become a nation of loners, and if so, what can we do about it?

Relationships

Does Your Partner Value You?

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on September 2, 2018

Sometimes walking away from a relationship that doesn't work can be a great gift of self-compassion. So, should you stay, or should you go?

Sometimes walking away from a relationship that doesn't work can be a great gift of self-compassion. So, should you stay, or should you go?