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How to Provide the Validation Your Child Needs
It’s important to be understanding – even when you don’t get where you child is coming from. As parents, we have all been in the situation where we don’t understand why our child is losing it
How can I avoid being overly anxious in every day situations I encounter?
The first thing you can do to avoid being overly anxious in every day situations is to slow down, both your thinking and actions. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses some ways to
What is anticipatory anxiety?
Anticipatory anxiety is the stress we feel before we even enter into a situation we are worried about. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explain how this type of anticipation can be positive and negative, and
What is an anxiety filter?
An anxiety filter is the thing that colors how we see the world, usually in a way that's negative or stressful. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses what the term anxiety filter means,
What is intermittent explosive disorder?
Intermittent explosive disorder is when anger appears to come out of nowhere, followed by an outburst of emotion. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explains how road rage is a good example of this
How can I change the way I respond to anger?
You can change the way you respond to anger by adopting a healthier lifestyle, and finding relaxing activities that can help manage your anger when it comes on. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, share some
What are the symptoms of an anger control problem?
Symptoms of an anger control problem include consistent, underlying irritability, a snappish attitude and overly strong reactions to certain situations. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explains these unpleasant red flags. Learn
How can I prevent road rage?
To prevent road rage, there are lifestyle tips you can follow to help keep you calmer when you're behind the wheel. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, shares these tips and explains how to
How can I encourage a picky eater to try new foods?
Getting a picky eater to try new foods has a lot to do with exposure; trying new foods more often and having lots of options is helpful. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, shares
How can I set priorities if I am a perfectionist?
If you are a perfectionist, setting priorities can be challenging because you can get stuck in the moment, and not be able to determine what really matters. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, shares
When does an odd food quirk become a health concern?
An odd food quirk becomes a health concern when it's the only way you can eat a food, or when it becomes a totally distracting focus. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explain how to tell
What are the health benefits of sharing my food with others?
Sharing your foods with others has many benefits; not only do you eat less, but you are able to share quality time with others. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explains the healthy benefits
How can I manage stress?
Stress is unavoidable, but it doesn't have to get the best of you. In this video, psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein shares a simple approach to successfully managing stress. Stress It is not uncommon
What harm can sexualization of young girls cause?
The sexualization of young girls in the media has increased the incidence of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, self-injury and other negative consequences. Watch as psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses how damaging this trend is.
What is self-injury?
Self-injury is a form of emotion regulation that provides relief when emotions are too intense to deal with. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explain this unhealthy behavior and describes the most common ways people self-injure.
What can I do to stop picking my scabs?
People use scab picking as a stress response because it provides a sense of relief that is reinforced; to change the behavior, you need to recognize it and find healthier responses. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein,
How can I change my response to stress?
We all experience stress and anxiety, and how we deal with it can be positive or negative/risky. Watch as psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses the importance of recognizing negative stress responses and how to make
Why do I keep having the same dream over and over again?
Recurring dreams are very common; they can be positive or negative, often related to stress and anxiety. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explains how recurring dreams may signal unrecognized stress and what you
Can repetitive or intrusive thoughts signal a mental disorder?
Repetitive or intrusive thoughts are problematic and usually indicate there is some kind of anxiety or stress happening. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explain why it's best to seek help if repetitive thoughts are an
What can I do if I get a song stuck in my head that won’t stop repeating?
Getting a song stuck in your head that won't stop repeating is called an earworm; it's very common but it can be distracting. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses earworms and her strategies