by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
While “planning” and “weekend” seem like they belong in different sentences unless the planning involves sitting on the couch or heading to the movies, a well-planned weekend is a great antidote to the Monday morning blues. Getting back into the swing of work can be...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news: you will, at some point, have a disagreement with almost everyone you meet personally and professionally. The good news: you can learn how to navigate disagreements productively and prevent them from hampering your...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Join the masses ‘Tis the season to join the masses in their compulsory mandate of resolution making whose shelf life lasts barely longer than a mayfly’s existence. A more apt term for these ‘resolutions’ would be wishes, fantasies, or perhaps dreams. What might the...
by hannah | Dec 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
As every individual with OCD knows, compulsions never arise as something inconsequential that can to be easily brushed off or ignored. Compulsions, by nature, feel urgent. Think about it, if you can easily put off: – checking to see if you left the stove on,...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
When you wake up to see six inches of snow lining your street and find out that work and school are canceled, what’s your first reaction? Do you dread spending the day cooped up inside, or do you look forward to spending time connecting with your family? Snow days,...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but that doesn’t mean that holiday sales aren’t still in full swing. The marketing industry works overtime to prepare for the biggest sales season of the year and make families, couples and friends feel like they need to spend...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
The holidays are here, which means that millions of Americans across the country will be taking trip after trip to tables packed with stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes and endless pies. After eating a plate or two too many and loosening a belt notch, plenty of adults...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Nov 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
You woke up to a cold room and realized your heater has decided to kick the bucket. One week ago you found out that your company might be undergoing a merger. And, it turns out that the mole on your spouse’s back might not be harmless after all. This is all on top of...
by hannah | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Just imagine… you are building a sand castle on a beach. Out of the corner of your eye, you see a dog running toward you. You panic and do the only thing you know to do: draw a line in the sand with a stick and hope the dog does not pass. Of course, the dog...
