How To Cope With Stress Related To Unemployment or The Failing Economy Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.ED., LCSW In my private practice (located in Miami Beach),I have seen a growing number of clients coming in for therapy sessions for stress related issues. Given today’s poor economic climate I want you to understand what stress is, … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. Earlier this week I had a client seeking psychotherapy sessions for agoraphobia come in for her first appointment to my private Miami Beach practice. She inspired me to write a short article about fear of going out to public open places, aka ‘agoraphobia.’ This phobic disorder is … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. I”m often asked to explain depression, so, in short here’s a brief description: Depression is characterized by a loss of a capacity to feel pleasure, loss of appetite, difficulty with sleep, and at times, in more severe cases, suicidal thoughts. Most causes of depression are treatable with … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. Anxiety disorders can manifest themselves both psychologically or physiologically. In my private practice, my patients who experience anxiety disorders usually express feelings of fear or worry; some suffer from excessive worry. Physiological symptoms of anxiety include: Shortness of breath Tension headaches Gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea Heart … Continue reading
Dear reader, I invite you to ask me any question you may have about anxiety issues, excessive worry, problems with sleep patterns, fear of flying or any other anxiety issue. Your information will be kept private, only your first name will appear on posts, so that other readers may benefit from the information we share … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.ED. All rights reserved. This a letter I received from a loyal blog subscriber who has purchased my meditation hypnosis CDs and is very generous with her feedback. An excerpt from Josephina ( a letter dated May 17, 2011): Dear Ms. Shapiro- Some years back I purchased your Sleep Solutions cd with the hope … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed: Help With Worry. All rights reserved. I just worked with a young woman who lost a great deal of weight over the last year which has helped her anxiety tremendously. Let me share with you how she did it. 1. She really understood the power of visualization. Every day she … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Help With Worry: Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. Recently, I received an e-mail from a lady who suffered from excessive worry and anxiety. She mentioned that the book At Last A Life by Paul David, made a tremendous impact on her life and plight with anxiety. I recommend that if you are … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Help With Worry: Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. In my years of practice as a psychotherapist in Miami, Fl., I try to give my patients natural options to help deal with worry, stress and anxiety. Here are a few low-cost tools you can try to help reduce stress: –Bath water scented with vanilla … Continue reading
Copyright 2011. Roberta Shapiro, M.Ed. All rights reserved. The inner turmoil caused by excessive stress, anxiety or lack of sleep can lead to heart palpitations, muscle weakness, headaches, and even increased blood pressure. It is imperative that you take action to reduce the effects of these sypmtoms. It is my hope that the resources I … Continue reading
