by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are all experiencing a far-reaching pandemic for the first time in many of our lives. As a result, it’s hard for many of us to see a path forward and understand the potential ramifications of what we are going through. To put it simply, life as we knew it will...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Can Freedom Be Defined? In a week’s time millions of Jewish people, devout and otherwise, will be celebrated the holiday of Passover around the globe. Independent of your personal values and belief system the juxtaposition of this particular...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
We rely on the media around us, from social media to newspapers, to get accurate information on potential problems facing us. Whether these problems are conflicts with other countries or viruses like COVID-19, it can be difficult to balance preparedness and panic. How...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 6, 2020 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Episode 3: Procrastination Let’s admit it…. we all procrastinate. There are countless things we dodge, dance, and wiggle out of. For better or worse. In this episode, Shmuel and Andy discuss the mechanics of procrastination, motives behind it...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you see that article? What about that tweet? What about that Facebook post? Did you check your email this morning? Today, it feels like politics are an inescapable part of daily life. The tricky part is that politics aren’t bad! They are a powerful way for us to...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Did you know that, in the 2010 Census, a whopping 4.6 million Americans reported having a learning disability? Even if you don’t necessarily notice them in people around you, there is a good chance that multiple people you interact with in a school, professional or...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
A 2017 poll found that the number of Americans identifying as religious decreased over the course of the five years preceding it. However, that doesn’t mean that they lack a sense of spirituality! From 2012-17, the number of Americans identifying as “spiritual but not...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every year, millions of Americans set new year’s resolutions in the hopes that this will be the year they finally reach their goals, make new friends, complete a pottery class or read 100 books. However, studies show us that most of those resolutions are abandoned by...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Jan 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the aftermath of the holiday season and with the start of a new year, there’s a good chance that your social media feeds are full of people “humble bragging.” The term was coined by a writer on Parks and Recreation, Harris Wittels, and it describes a way to brag...
by Shmuel Fischler, LCSW-C | Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Is laughter really the best medicine? While humor might seem counterintuitive when used in the same sentence as “mental health,” it can be a powerful tool for those looking to improve their mental health. Positive coping mechanisms like exercise or spending time with...
