Whenever I meet with new clients, I always ask about their diet, exercise routine, and sleep hygiene. Some folks seem puzzled about why a mental health professional would be so interested in their physical well-being, so I thought I'd try to explain. This pyramid depicts the "Hierarchy of Needs" developed by Abraham Maslow. Maslow theorized that humans must meet their lower level needs before they can begin to address needs at a higher level. This means that if we don't hav

Many people are interested in beginning a meditation practice, but aren't sure how to start. A recent New York Times piece provides straightforward instructions on meditation as well as several guided meditations. By committing just a few minutes each day to meditation, you can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and increase calm, happiness, and brain functioning. #Mindfulness #Meditation #Stress #Anxiety #Depression