By Dr. Alyson Nerenberg, In our society, little girls are raised watching Disney movies. In most of these stories they observe that a beautiful princess will overcome obstacles in order to find her own ideal true love.
By Dr. Alyson Nerenberg, Okay, so there was an explosion in your marriage and you are wondering if you should stay. Whether it was a marital affair, the uncovering of an addiction, a financial betrayal or an act of dishonesty, you are feeling lost and wondering if you should stay.
By Dr. Alyson Nerenberg, One of my life struggles has always been that I am “directionally challenged”. In the past, I used to get overwhelmed by maps and needed to write out my directions in words so that it would all make sense to me and I wouldn’t end up lost.
By Dr. Alyson Nerenberg, Last December I had a texting communication with a “friend” who had recently lost her father. She was communicating to me through texts about how painful her grieving process was.
By Dr. Alyson Nerenberg, As a therapist, treating an eating disorder is complex, multi- faceted, and non- linear. It requires the ability to collaborate with a strong team of both professionals specialized in treating eating disorders as well as the loved ones who are integral to the individual’s recovery.