Dr Danielle Forshee speaking to Refinery 29 about spring time break up season. I asked Danielle Forshee, PsyD, LCSW, a psychologist who does divorce and marriage counseling, why there seems to be such an uptick in breakups around March. “I have some theories, and they’re mostly based in science,” she told me. There are fewer…
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If you were to take an inventory of your life, what would you find? Is there a particular reason why you’re not happy, healthy or as successful as you feel you should be? Sure, you might be able to cast up an endless list of excuses; however, there’s a good chance it comes down to…
Dr Danielle Forshee Psy.D, LCSW, speaking to Bustle about the best dogs breeds that help fighting depression. Dr. Danielle Forshee, Psy.D, LCSW, a psychologist and licensed clinical social worker, tells Bustle that the strong emotional bond that develops between a human and a dog can have powerful therapeutic effects on both mental and physical health…
In the top ten most stressful events in life, divorce is number two. Unfortunately, around half of first marriages end in divorce. Divorce doesn’t just spell the end of a relationship or the severing of ties of a co-parenting relationship. It also signifies the end of the dreams you dreamt with someone you expected to…
Humans are social beings by nature. Whenever we are with people whom we are close with and care about, we tend to feel better about ourselves, our moods generally improve. This is why everyone enjoys spending time with friends. Humans seek to build friendships with like-minded people who we can relate to and who we…
If you are experiencing tough times, it is difficult not to harbor negative thoughts. With the holidays in full swing it’s a time of good cheer, and if you’re going to be spending time with family and friends, you want to try to make the best of your time. Most importantly-for yourself. If you’re used…
Thanksgiving is right upon us and everyone’s finishing up last-minute details to make sure turkey day is a success this year. But in today’s political climate, gathering with your family can causes more drama than not. While it is common for families to have disagreements over opinions tare many steps you can take to avoid…
Forming good habits are a crucial to a pathway of success in all realms of everyday life. Good habits assist with our productivity and health, and when utilized in a relationship, these habits are known as Rituals of connection. A ritual of connection is something you and your partner can do together regularly to improve…
Dr Forshee spoke to O School the important of having dinner with your partner every night. “I’ve seen many couples eating meals together distracted by their cell phones,” Concepcion tells O.school. “They’re sitting together, eating in proximity to one another, but aren’t connected and present.” This can be just as harmful as not having a…
Most of us are aware of how exercise influences our physical body and health and that it can positively influence your mental health as well. What you might not know, though, is that certain physical activities are more influential than others. One study discovered that team sports have a positive impact on mental health and mostly has to do…