Category Archives: Depression

“Staying Positive While Looking For Work” BlogTalk Radio episode!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Susan Lager

Newsflash! On Wednesday, October 17th at 8:30 PM EST I’ll be doing a BlogTalk Radio episode about this very vital and timely topic. My co-host will be Laura Rivchun, a career coach and mentor from New York City, who will … Continue reading →

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End Of Summer 2012 – New England Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Susan Lager

Here we are, amazingly in September, when just yesterday it was the beginning of June! Where did the time go? I think most (normal) people feel a twang of sadness at this time of year, saying goodbye to the sweet, long … Continue reading →

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Love Is Not Enough!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Susan Lager

  For all of you hopeless romantics out there who think that love conquers all, I have news for you – it’s a delusion! Love is not enough!! If you’ve been in a relationship where you excuse various kinds of … Continue reading →

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Tools And Treatment For Negative Thoughts, Obsessiveness, And Anxiety

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Susan Lager

If you or anyone you know suffers from intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or depression, then tune into my BlogTalk Radio show tonight at 8:30 PM. My co-host is Louise Beck, LICSW, a psychotherapist who specializes in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. She … Continue reading →

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Negative Thinking And Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Tools

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Susan Lager

If you are a victim of negative thinking with all its distortions and catastrophic themes, tune into my next BlogTalk Radio episode on Wednesday, July 18th at 8:30 PM.  My co-host will be Louise Beck, LICSW, a renowned specialist in … Continue reading →

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The New Year’s Blues

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Susan Lager

  I’m not going to start by saying “Happy New Year”, ok?  If you’re reading this blog entry, you’re probably bummed about facing your (tedious, overwhelming) everyday life now that the party’s over, and you’re not feeling very happy. Maybe … Continue reading →

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9/11 Anniversary

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Susan Lager

For the past few weeks I’ve met with clients experiencing profound dread and sadness about the upcoming tenth anniversary of 9/11.  What has compounded it has been the onslaught of terrible news about extreme flooding in the Northeast, wildfires and … Continue reading →

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Depressing Things We Say

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Susan Lager

“You never know……” “What next!” “Here we go again” “It’s always something!” “Whatever….” “Beats me….” “I can’t win!” “For crying out loud!” “Son of a bitch!” “Oy vey!” “For the love of God!” “Sue me!” “Gag me with a wooden … Continue reading →

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