by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Jul 16, 2019 | Dating and Relationships
Personal screens are everywhere. If you walk into any public place, you’re likely to see many people looking at their phones or tablets, relatively unaware of the outside world. Even in restaurants, places where socializing is one of the main activities, it’s not hard... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Jun 12, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
People often use the words “always” or “never” to emphasize what the statement they’re making. In everyday speech, as when someone says that “he always says that” or “this type of dress never fits me,” these words are usually understood to not be completely literal.... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | May 25, 2019 | Long Island Therapy
This past winter was a cold one, and if recent climate science is right, winters may get colder. Cold temperatures can make it a dangerous time of year. People who are often in need of help, like the homeless, are likely to need extra assistance just staying warm and... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | May 16, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Rebellious behavior is often negatively associated with teenagers. It’s seen as something that’s annoying at best and dangerous at worst, a tendency to break rules “just because” that’s hopefully overcome once a person becomes an adult. But that’s not a completely... by Dr. Marc J. Shulman | Apr 26, 2019 | Self Esteem and Confidence
Being a perfectionistic is sometimes thought of as a good thing. After all, shouldn’t you focus on doing something correctly instead of being careless or doing it the wrong way? Having a high standard for yourself can indeed inspire you to accomplish great things....