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Rediscover yourself in the great outdoors! Join Dr. Hookman for a special morning of relaxation and reconnection with special guest Co-leader Dr. Brian Paris. October

With COVID-19 cases rising and uncertainty surrounding its variants, many patients have told us recently that it feels like there’s not a light at the

In the best of years, going back to school is one of the most stressful times for families. This back-to-school period brings with it a

With the rise in delta variant cases as kids return to school and fights over mask mandates, the current period is in certain ways more

As the world has started to reopen over the last few months, many patients are finding themselves overwhelmed and confused. On the one hand, we

Ah! The joys of summer – sun, vacation, bike riding, swimming, and hiking. All good things for our mental health. Generally. The thing is that

During this reopening period, many of our patients are enjoying summer, yet still feeling anxious about navigating the specifics. These feelings can be further complicated

Why you may be feeling anxious about going into the world again, and tips on socializing, self-care, and more

Updated July 5, 2021   Telehealth: Online video sessions continue to be the most convenient method of meeting for our patients so we are seeing

As we start to emerge from the isolation of the pandemic, the term collective trauma is being used quite a bit to describe what we’ve all been

Knowing when to seek professional help can be difficult. Here are a few questions to help guide your decision. 1) How severe are my symptoms?

The unfortunate truth is that eating disorders are prevalent in our society. According to surveys conducted by the National Eating Disorders Association (www.nationaleatingdisorders.org), current estimates

The practice of meditation has existed for thousands of years, and it was originally meant to help deepen one’s spiritual self. However, today it has

As the seasons change and sometimes as the days get shorter, some of us can experience changes in mood and in energy.  For some people,

How to Recognize Depression Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take

Creating Work-Life Balance Our busy modern lives seem to demand so much from us these days.  Everyone is juggling multiple tasks between our work and

Having a new baby can be such a wonderful time in a woman’s life, but it can also produce some unexpected emotional side effects. You

What is Play Therapy? “Because play is a child’s language and toys are a child’s words.” (Landreth 2002) Play therapy refers to a large number

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes individuals to have constant disruptive thoughts or ideas and/or compulsive behavior. It can also drive repetitive behavior

I’ve been “prescribing” meditation to my patients for years but it can be very difficult to establish a regular practice on your own. One of

We all experience personal challenges and high levels stress these days, and on multiple fronts. We have stress at work where we may be trying

What are the Different Types of Meditation? There are quite a few different types of meditation to choose from, literally hundreds of distinct ways to

Whenever I speak to my patients about self-healing they usually look at me with that perplexed look that says “you’re the doctor, you spent all

Why is it important to validate your child’s feelings? It sounds like it might be complicated but it’s really quite simple. It is recognizing the

The number of Americans who are sleep deprived is alarmingly high. According to the National Sleep Foundation, forty-five percent of Americans say that poor or

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” –Winston Churchill Resilience is a key ingredient in determining an individual’s ability to succeed