The Anxiety of Everyday Life
4 Things Not to Say to Your Depressed Husband
In order for a marriage to have a fighting chance when one member is suffering from depression, it is crucial that their spouse understand what to say and what not to say in order to support their partner through a very painful time in their life. It is often difficult to know what to say…
Clinician on the Couch: What it’s like to be a Psychotherapist
For those who are interested, you can check out this interview I did for the folks at Psych Central, on being and becoming a psychotherapist. Below is the text of the interview itself and here is the link to the Psych Central interview. 1. What’s surprised you the most about being a therapist? I was surprised…
When Anxious Thoughts Just Won’t Quit
I was interviewed for an article on Psych Central about where anxiety comes from and how to deal with it. The author interviewed me along with other anxiety experts in the field. A copy of the article is posted below. I hope you find this helpful. Comment on the page or call or email me…
Hope for Anyone Struggling with Depression
I hope the beginning of September is finding you well. Just a quick note to announce that the full Psych Central article on depression has now been published, with myself and other experts chiming in with our thoughts on coping with depression. Hopefully you will find it useful. A copy of the article is posted…
5 Signs Your Spouse is Depressed
Many people are living with a spouse who is depressed and are suffering because of it. Depression can be frustrating and difficult for a spouse to know what to do. “I’ve tried everything I can think of. No matter what I do to cheer him or get him out of the house, it doesn’t…
Advice For Those Who Are Depressed
The following is a transcript of a recent interview I did with Psych Central about advice around depression. You can read the Psych Central article here. PC: What do your clients typically say about hope or their struggles with depression? JL: Many of my clients, especially when beginning therapy, have been in a rut…
Why your friend who needs therapy refuses to get it
I often get asked some version of the question of “I have this friend that needs therapy, and won’t get it. What’s going on?” In a previous post, I discussed one particular reason that keeps some people from seeking the help that they need (“Too expensive!”). I want to tell you about 3 other reasons…
Anxiety, Politics, and Climate Change
Many patients and therapists alike are reporting worry about recent developments in the world around us. “The bees are going extinct.” “There is a demagogue on the rise.” “The planet is warming up.” Some people will let their mind even go so far as to worry, that is any of these things winds up in…
Do I need therapy?
Many people ask me some version of the question: “Do I need therapy?” “Needing” therapy depends on your definition of the word. If you are suicidal, then you may need therapy in order to survive. Most people just “need” therapy, not to survive, but in order to be happy. In other words, they would survive…
An interesting new study on “Dad play”
http://www.wsj.com/articles/what-dads-play-does-for-kids-1434476561/
Introduction
I created this space to share insights and interesting articles that may be helpful to those in treatment, seeking treatment, or for loved ones in need. Feel free to email me if you have comments or questions. -John Lundin, Psy.D.
Comfort Objects – Photography Exhibit
Interesting article from the Slate blog featuring “Comfort Objects” photography exhibit: Children Photographed With Their Most Prized Possessions
