lynnschechterMar 163 minCaring for cognitively declining eldersI'm 53 years old and I did not really think that I would be at the point where I would need to help take care of my 89 year old father;...
lynnschechterMar 93 minUnderstanding depressionI painted this in 1996, one of the years that I was most depressed. I sat in the corner of the park across from where I lived, Tudor...
lynnschechterDec 23, 20225 min The problem with expectationsImagine this: you woke up today with your day fully planned. You are going to exercise before work, go to work, complete all of your...
lynnschechterFeb 13, 20223 minStaying happily coupled Something else that I hear a lot about from people who are seeking therapy is that they don't feel genuinely connected to their partner. ...
lynnschechterFeb 12, 20222 minWho am I? Why am I here?These are two questions that often bring some individuals to psychotherapy. These individuals look like they have it all on the outside....
lynnschechterFeb 11, 20222 minProfessionals: Don't ask, don't tell?Yes, it's 2022, and you'd think that even with the new focus on the acceptance of mental health problems that's been popularized through...
lynnschechterSep 8, 20202 minDomino EffectMost of us have heard the term domino effect, but what does this mean in the context of mental health? A current example of a domino...
lynnschechterMar 7, 20202 minUnderstanding my patientsIn order to help my patients to the best of my ability, my approach is guided by a basic thought: I need to understand this person as a...