Ebola: Coping with Fear and Uncertainty
October 22, 2014
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Something very different happens to us when we face an epidemic as opposed to a natural disaster. When a natural disaster hits, there is anxiety,
Dr. Suzanne B. Phillips
Licensed Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Diplomate in Group Psychology, Certified Group Therapist, Author, Radio Host and Media Consultant Covering a Wide Range of Psychological Topics
Category: Stratgies for Worrying
Surviving and Succeeding in Face of Uncertainty: Six Strategies
April 30, 2013
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Events like Covid-19, presidential elections and civil unrest assault us with the uncertainties of life. Such events undermine our necessary denial that life is predictable,
Medical Illness as Psychological Trauma: Overlooked Pain
April 20, 2012
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In this era of advanced medical detection and intervention, the medical care of patients and the reduction of mortality for life threatening illness has never
Do Women Ask for What They Need? A Surprising Finding
June 22, 2011
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Against the back drop of three waves of the feminist movement, both men and women might affirm that women ask for their needs. On a
Men and the Danger of Hidden Depression
May 25, 2011
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In the past few years we have had too many talented men die by suicide. In 2014 the world lost Robin Williams to suicide and
CPR for Worries
May 1, 2010
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In the previous blog “Worry may be Hazardous to You and Your Relationship,” we recognized that excessive worry is costly. It takes time and energy