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By: Charlyne Gelt, Ph.D., M.F.T.
Who am I without you?
In a healthy relationship, the right answer is me. I am who I am, and with you I am more (and so are you). I am not diminished by you, nor are you by me. We are we.
For many couples, the process of defining appropriate emotional boundaries in order to create a healthy sense of a “we” in their relationship can be tricky. Couples enter
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By: Dr. Susanne Babbel
Survivor Guilt in the Wake of A Natural Disaster (Such as the Haiti Earthquake)
One unfortunate side effect of a calamity such as the recent earthquake in Haiti is a phenomenon known as Survivor Guilt. Obviously, Survivor Guilt affects those who are fortunate enough to survive a traumatic event such as a natural disaster.
The phenomenon of Survivor Guilt is especially insidious because those who are afflicted with it are un...
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By: Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT
“Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage!”
Just a sensational headline? Incredibly, no!
The latest in a number of marriages highlighted in the news over the past year tell the remarkable story of Mitchell and Mattie Atkins of West Philadelphia.
Married on January 14th, 1930, they were honored recently by family and friends at an anniversary party celebrating an incredibly rare 80 years together.
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By: Jennifer B. Baxt, LMFT, LMHC, PA
While it is understandable that most people have a natural tendency to feel uncomfortable with their own aging and mortality, there are a few in the crowd who are horrified by the natural process to the point of having a phobia. The phobia where people are terrified of aging is called gerascophobia. Though, to say it is simply a fear of growing old can be a little deceiving. Gerascophobia is perhaps more the fear of what can happen to a person when they grow old. It could mean a loss of independence they value, the wrinkles they will develop, the loss of hair (mostly in the case of
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By: Charlyne Gelt, Ph.D., M.F.T.
Our self-esteem affects every dimension of our lives — school performance, peer relationships, career endeavors, intimate relationships, and parenting. If we are fortunate enough to grow up in a family in which we learn to feel comfortable in our own skin, we are more likely to live fulfilling lives, take challenging risks, and actualize our potential.
But what happens ...
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