By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Why do so many people fall into blazing-hot love, only to find themselves so dissatisfied years later? Well, “Imago relational theory” (just a theory, but I haven’t seen one situation where it doesn’t fit) gives us … Continue reading
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Tips for parenting angry, defiant kids: Attachment matters.
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Here’s a link to my recent Scary Mommy article. There is so much on this subject, and I will certainly keep writing about it….
For parents of kids with depression and/or anxiety. (some practical suggestions.)
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. I greet you in the waiting room, and ask if you need to let me know anything before I bring your child back to my office; You usually say “no,” and likely wonder what is going … Continue reading
The nasty habit that keeps moms outside the village.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. So yesterday, while sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, I gave my two-year old three lollipops in a row. With red dye number 4. Err… or whatever the stuff is that is supposed to … Continue reading
15 Unhelpful Things Well-Meaning Parents Do
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. So, as I was writing this article, I quickly realized that I am guilty of doing almost all of the things on this list. Upon reaching this conclusion, for a split second, I was all: … Continue reading
Handling difficult emotions: A Simple PDF.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D A while back, I created a document for some of the teenagers I see in therapy (For therapists: It combines CBT and DBT, addressing some common thinking errors, validation, radical acceptance, and distress tolerance in a SIMPLE FORM. … Continue reading
8 Secrets to Long-Term Monogamy: The Science of Happy Marriages.
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. (Article also posted to Lifehack.) I have been reading a lot about the concept of “monogamy” lately. Not just because I am doing research on sexual monogamy for my new professional venture. Actually, the topic is kind of a bizarre hobby … Continue reading
Just Your Basic Babysitter Interview
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. So you want me to pay you to watch my three boys, huh? I see from your references that you come highly recommended, but since you have never watched these boys before, I just have a … Continue reading
Mothers, smothers, & lovers. (A tale of abandonment and engulfment.)
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By Angelica Shiels Psy.D. Duane and Mary often fought about the same thing over and over: Duane was distant and unresponsive to Mary’s emotional and physical advances; Mary relentlessly smothered Duane with her demands for conversation and intimacy. This couple, like many … Continue reading
How to stop intrusive thoughts. By Meg Sanity
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Guest Post By Meg Sanity Thought replacement is one of the most widely-used techniques in cognitive behavioral treatment. It is also one of the most self-explanatory techniques under the cognitive behavioral umbrella. What you do is…replace your thoughts. This is … Continue reading
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