How to Boost Your Self-Esteem: 12 Actionable Tips
How to Improve and Maintain Healthy Self-Esteem: 12 Practical Tips “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Maria Robinson How…
Am I Being Love Bombed? 7 Warning Signs to Watch For
When you begin dating someone, it’s natural to give affection and attention freely. But when those declarations of love, constant compliments, and lavish gifts feel overwhelming or too good to be true,…
185 Happiness Quotes to Brighten Your Day
The written word is a remarkable thing. It allows us to capture our deepest thoughts and share them with others. Through writing, we can reach back across decades, centuries, and even millennia…
How to Set Strong Boundaries at Work and Home
Establishing healthy emotional boundaries is essential for building and maintaining strong, respectful relationships. Drawing boundaries can feel difficult, especially when you worry about hurting others or appearing selfish, but it is both…
What’s Your Attachment Style? The 4 Types Explained
Do you struggle to trust others in relationships or feel the urge to pull away when things become intimate? These are common concerns for people exploring attachment styles and how they shape…
Therapist Tips to Cope with Caregiver Guilt After Memory Care
Caregiver Guilt After Memory Care Placement: How Therapists Can Help Spouses Heal By Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP A reader recently wrote to my Dear Dr. Koepp series asking what to do when…
How Your Attachment Style Shapes Your Romantic Relationships
Each person develops an attachment style that shapes how they relate to others. Some people naturally trust and rely on close relationships, while others feel anxious or keep partners at an emotional…
Post-Cancer Depression: Therapy Within 4 Weeks Improves Recovery
Last year I experienced a cancer scare. During a routine colonoscopy my doctor found a polyp. When my gastroenterologist phoned and said, “we found cancerous cells; we need you to return for…
Divorce Therapy: How It Helps You Cope, Heal, and Move On
The weeks and months around a divorce can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Your routine, relationships, finances, and even your sense of self may feel unsettled, and the emotional…
GLP-1 Medications: Do They Lower Dementia Risk?
Do GLP-1 Medications Like Semaglutide Reduce Dementia Risk? When I teach about mental health and aging, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Do GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic,…
