by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jun 12, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
What is a therapist? A therapist is a general term and one, that in most states, is not “controlled” by the government (e.g. by law). Almost anyone can call themselves a therapist while only licensed therapists can use certain terms such as psychotherapist,...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jun 12, 2023 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Tip 1: Be prepared for life to be different. That, of course, will vary from individual to individual Tip 2: Allow yourself time to adjust. Be prepared to flow through the initial stage of your retirement. Do not try to fill your retirement with “stuff.” Tip...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 28, 2023 | Therapeutic Humor: Emotions
Tip 1: Activate Humor 1: Tickle your Funny Bone; Visualize one of your favorite humorous experiences. For example, recall a moment where you laughed so hard you cried or fell down. This can help you in at least 3 healthy ways. First, when you laugh you exercise...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 26, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
How to Determine that Your Therapist is Not Right for You Here are a few tips to determine if your therapist is NOT right for you: You do not feel understood: Trust your gut. If you do not feel understood by your therapist then your therapist is likely not truly...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Feb 26, 2023 | Secrets of Psychotherapy
First, it is important to understand that when you are starting therapy and feeling uncomfortable, for the most part, that has to do with dealing with the unknown. Therefore, the more you can “know” about the therapy, the therapist, the process, etc. the less anxious...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jan 16, 2023 | Health and Wellness
One of the secret habits that boosts heart health is adding humor to the fabric of your being. Humor (and laughter) are directly related to heart health. Sense of humor and heart disease have a negative correlation. This means that people with high...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jan 16, 2023 | Interpersonal Relationships
Emotional Intimacy and How it Benefits Relationships Emotional intimacy is the bond that connects people together. It is often a combination of understanding another, understanding oneself, and communicating both to a partner or friend. From a basic survival mode,...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jan 10, 2023 | Health and Wellness
Resilience in one form is the ability to keep progressing in the face of challenges along the way…blocked paths, emotional distress, disappointments, physical challenges, etc. Although some see this more as perseverance than resilience. Resilience is the capacity to...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Jan 10, 2023 | Interpersonal Relationships
To know what is right in any situation is to understand how to discern what is right for you given the immediate circumstance. If you are truly able to embrace what is right for you (which may mean either sacrificing yourself for others or taking care of yourself and...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Dec 24, 2022 | Holidays
Holiday Humor Links Hanukkah Humor Christmas Humor New Year’s Humor
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Dec 24, 2022 | Fun and Play
Go to my humormatters.com website and enjoy some Christmas (https://www.humormatters.com/holidays/xmas.htm) and New Year’s Humor (https://www.humormatters.com/holidays/newyearsindex.html)
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Dec 24, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
Tip 1 Include “I want or I prefer” in your resolution. If your resolution includes “I must, I should, or I have to…” it is doomed to fail. “I want or I prefer” is the language of personal choice. If you choose to do something, there is a greater probability you will...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Dec 13, 2022 | Holidays
8 tips to Relieve Holiday Stress Tip 1: Tickle your funny bone Visualize your favorite humorous moments. (Perhaps one where you laughed so hard you fell down or peed your pants.) These can be real situations or can be situations seen on sitcoms or created from...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Dec 12, 2022 | Fun and Play
What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claus-trophobia! What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days! Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas? Santa Jaws! What do they sing at a snowman’s birthday party? Freeze a...
by Steven M. Sultanoff, PhD, Clinical Psychologist | Nov 28, 2022 | The Tip Jar: Tips for Health and Wellness
8 tips to Relieve Holiday Stress Tip 1 Tickle your funny bone. Visualize your favorite humorous moments. (Perhaps one where you laughed so hard you fell down or peed your pants.) These can be real situations or can be situations seen on sitcoms or created from...
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