To My Husband On Father’s Day: I Get You
Fatherhood in America is changing. According to the Pew Research Center, 57% of fathers are saying that parenting is extremely…
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How I Really Feel This Mother’s Day
For me, Mother’s Day was always a day to reflect on how I see myself in my parental role and…
Many Of Us Are Victims Of Trauma & We Don’t Even Know It
A Collaboration By Michelle Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP & Dana Carretta-Stein, MS, LPC, LMHC owner & founder of Peaceful Living Mental…
A Plea To Keep My Husband Alive
As told to Dr. Michelle Maidenberg by Elissa Hart Peer: My husband Zvi (known as Vic) is on dialysis and…
Parents In The Midst Of The College Admissions Scandal: What Were They Thinking?
When I heard about the college admission scandal earlier today, I was disappointed rather than being all that surprised. It’s…
The Ultimate Mindfulness Exercise: Relating To Your Mind Like A Tantruming Child
I’m fortunate to be teaching a semester long graduate course on mindfulness. I recently had a vacation in the beautiful…
How Suffering Is A Gateway To Connect With Ourselves And Others
The other evening a client shared in session that she recently lost her 21-year-old-daughter due to an unfortunate accident. She…
3 Things You Can Do That Will Instantly Make You Happy
A Tribute to My Nephew Sammy Farkas As I write these words, I’m still completely overwhelmed with grief over the…
A Homage To My Nephew: How Death Brings Us Closer To Truly Living Life
I’m on a plane heading back from my 15-year-old nephew’s funeral. He died a day shy of his 16th birthday. I…
