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I am getting divorced. Do I need a GAL, and what is that?Research & Advocacy
In Massachusetts, a “GAL” (Guardian ad Litem) is a person (in the past often an attorney but at present almost always a PhD/PsyD psychologist or LICSW) who is appointed by a court.
Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence expresses itself in many ways. Among the most common are physical aggression, emotional or psychological threats or intimidation, and
Healthy Eating
Eating is an essential and everyday human function. Everyone knows how to eat; but not everyone knows how to eat well, that is, in a way that promotes health. Healthy eating requires taking into account not only on what we eat, but also on how we eat it - and why.
Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is a common experience. Mild amounts are adaptive in that anxiety is the body’s way of alerting us to possible environmental danger. Anxiety can motivate positive action such as preparing for a presentation or even avoiding spiders. It only becomes problematic when experienced in excess, such...
Technology, Children, and the Internet
A recent national survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 8-18 year-olds spend an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes using media across a typical
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a discipline of mind training, and it has been variously defined by many different groups over the centuries. A good contemporary definition taken from Mindfulness and Psychotherapy by members of The Insititute for Meditation and Psychotherapy is "awareness of present experience...
Understanding and Interpreting Your Child's Behavior
Young children are not always very good at telling us how they feel, but they often communicate very effectively through their behavior. Unfortunately,
Spirituality in Daily Living
It is not uncommon for people to feel a lack of meaning in their lives, whether following a difficult life event, reaching middle age or just plain too
Positive Psychology: Cultivating Strengths
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what makes life worth living by exploring the positive emotions, thought, behavior patterns, and relationships that contribute to human flourishing. Positive psychology is not about being happy all of the time, but rather about valuing positive emotions,...
Seeking Mental Health Assistance for Children
When a parent or parents decide that their child would benefit from a mental health referral, it can be challenging to find the right provider. Here are
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