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Tag Archives: Berwyn
Back to School: Six Strategies to Ease the Transition
It’s August 1st. You know what that means, right? For my kids, 24 days until school starts. Others have the luxury of starting after Labor Day (about 32 days left). But who’s counting? (haha) For most of us, summer is winding … Continue reading
Posted in For the Public, Psychological Concerns and Treatment
Tagged academics, back to school, Berwyn, Chester County, Chester Springs, children, Coatesville, counseling, counselor, couples, difficulty, Downingtown, Dr Matthews, Exton, fall, families, family, family therapy, homework, Jesse Matthews, learning, Malvern, Morgantown, PA, Paoli, Pottstown, preparation, psycholiogist, psychological, psychologist, psychology, school problems, stress, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, transition, West Chester
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5 Reasons Why Therapy May Be the Most Masculine Thing There Is
Sadly, in 2014 (2016) mental health stigma still exists. This is the idea that somehow asking for help or talking about feelings is weak or embarrassing- and this is applied to men much more than women. But if you can talk to … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, Berwyn, Chester County, Chester Springs, children, Coatesville, counseling, counselor, couples, depression, Downingtown, Dr Matthews, Exton, families, family therapy, Jesse Matthews, Malvern, man, masculine, men, men's issues, Morgantown, PA, Paoli, Pottstown, psychological, psychologist, psychology, strength, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester, women
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Advocacy: Letter to the Editor re: Pro-Smoking Messages
Below is a letter I wrote today to the editor of a popular skateboarding magazine, regarding images I keep seeing that I believe portray pro-smoking messages. As a psychologist and father, I believe this is harmful and that people like … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, For the Public, Skateboarding, Uncategorized
Tagged adolescence, adolescent, Berwyn, Chester County, Chester Springs, children, Coatesville, counseling, counselor, couples, death, Downingtown, Exton, families, family therapy, Malvern, Morgantown, PA, Paoli, Pottstown, psychological, psychologist, psychology, skate, skateboarding, smoking, The Skateboard Mag, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester, youth
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“Only a Sith deals in absolutes…”
I enjoy a good sci-fi movie, although admittedly I’m no expert on the genre. Like most Americans, though- and in fact most of the world, I love Star Wars. Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of my favorite characters. He’s smart and … Continue reading
Posted in For the Public, Psychological Concerns and Treatment, Uncategorized
Tagged absolute, Berwyn, Chester County, Chester Springs, children, Coatesville, counseling, counselor, couples, Downingtown, Exton, families, family, family therapy, friends, jedi, Jesse Matthews, Malvern, marriage, Morgantown, PA, Paoli, Pottstown, psychological, psychologist, psychology, relationships, sith, star wars, teens, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester
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7 Tips for Reducing Family Stress
Anyone with a family knows that family life can be stressful- with work; busy schedules; often conflicting activities; trying to meet everyone’s wants and needs; constant demands for time and money; and of course the unexpected. Some times are easier … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, behavior, behavior management, Berwyn, challenge, Chester County, Chester Springs, child, children, Coatesville, counseling, counselor, couples, Downingtown, Dr Matthews, Exton, families, family, family therapy, Malvern, Morgantown, PA, Paoli, parent training, parenting, parents, Pottstown, psychological, psychologist, psychology, stress, summer, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester
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10 Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Sports Experience
Like most dads (and many moms), I’m a huge sports fan. I grew up playing baseball and watching all kinds of sports. I have also lived in PA for my whole life, near Philadelphia and Pittsburgh- two of the greatest sports cities in America. … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, baseball, basketball, Berwyn, Chester County, Chester Springs, children, Coatesville, compete, competition, counseling, counselor, couples, Downingtown, Exton, families, family therapy, football, hockey, lacrosse, Malvern, MLB, MLS, Morgantown, NBA, NFL, NHL, PA, Paoli, parenting, Pottstown, psychological, psychologist, psychology, sports, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester, winning, youth
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Are you an adult with ADHD?
On February 22, 2014 I presented at a conference for CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD), and the topic was ADHD and Social Interactions. I talked about how ADHD affects people socially at different points in their life and gave … Continue reading
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Tagged ADHD; adult; symptoms; focus; attention; impulsivity; behavior; treatment, Berwyn, Chester County, Chester Springs, children, Coatesville, counseling, counselor, couples, Downingtown, Exton, families, family therapy, Malvern, Morgantown, PA, Paoli, Pottstown, psychological, psychologist, psychology, therapist, therapy, Thorndale, West Chester
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