Articles written by Lisa C. DeLuca

The transition of an oldest child from tween to teen can be a tumultuous emotional time for parents. Here's how to help your relationship evolve.

Aug 1, 2011 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Here's how to survive the many conflicting emotions elicited by sending your first child off to kindergarten on the school bus.

Jul 31, 2011 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Dr. Daniel Amen's book "The Brain in Love" (formerly titled "Sex on the Brain") reveals gender & other differences in male & female brains & provides relationship advice.

Mar 8, 2010 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Richard Jarzynka is a therapist, minister in training, and a man with Bipolar Disorder. His spiritual journey to understand & manage Bipolar Disorder will inspire many.

Feb 25, 2010 - Lisa C. DeLuca

In Change Your Brain, Change Your Body, Dr. Amen reveals how the brain sabotages dieting. He shows how to take care of the brain and lose weight naturally.

Feb 17, 2010 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Family members of compulsive hoarders can suffer more than the hoarder. Knowing the latest facts about hoarding help can enable families to overcome compulsive hoarding.

Feb 9, 2010 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Knowing whether depression is chronic or episodic can help people make better treatment decisions. Fighting depression involves knowing the facts about depression cures.

Jan 22, 2010 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Statistics on clinical depression reveal how long depression symptoms last and facts about the limits of effective treatments for depression.

Jan 21, 2010 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is emerging as an effective treatment for SAD. But all SAD therapies, including CBT and bright light therapies, have limitations.

Jan 14, 2010 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Dr. Kelly Rohan discusses her SAD research, what cognitive therapy (CBT) for Seasonal Affective Disorder is like, and how to find a CBT therapist for winter depression.

Dec 21, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Dr. Kelly Rohan's new study of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) treatment shows that CBT - not light therapy - can best prevent symptoms of seasonal depression.

Dec 17, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

10,000 lux white light therapy is the treatment of choice for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But choosing the right light therapy lamp is critical. Here's how.

Dec 4, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Michael Terman - who developed 10,000 lux light therapy for seasonal affective disorder - and his colleagues share their practices and protocols for light treatment.

Dec 2, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

A recent study shows that CBT alone or with 10,000 lux light therapy provides longer-lasting results in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder than light treatment alone.

Nov 28, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Light therapy has become the treatment of choice for Seasonal Affective Disorder. But a new study shows cognitive-behavioral therapy may be a better choice long-term.

Nov 27, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

People with depressive signs and symptoms may be having a Major Depressive Episode (MDE). Knowing this can answer the question, "Are you clinically depressed?"

Nov 4, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Stress management means learning to relax the body an mind. It won't cure Panic Disorder, but is a necessary part of recovery and it can help prevent panic attacks.

Oct 20, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Metropolitan Jonah, the Orthodox Church In America's spiritual leader, answered questions on Christian parenting, sanctification, staying spiritual, and the Jesus prayer.

Oct 2, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Millions of people dread the arrival of winter and the depression symptoms it brings. But others, who have discovered SAD light therapy, have a different outlook.

Sep 24, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Studies show seasonal Depression (SAD) or winter blues have to do with the light where one lives, melatonin, and circadian rhythms that control the sleep-wake cycle.

Sep 18, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

The symptoms of winter blues are common, and are slightly different from regular depression. Not everyone with symptoms can be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Sep 17, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

There are a variety of treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder, like white light therapy, medication, and cognitive therapy. Winter depression can be helped.

Sep 15, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

The recent Obama and Jordan speeches are like the ultimate personal development plan. Who wouldn't want to take heed and ride on the coat tails of the likes of these two?

Sep 14, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

For Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), most - but not all - people benefit from white light therapy. Other options like blue light therapy are being explored.

Sep 13, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Confronting the facts about child abduction, kidnapping and sexual assault of children can be unsettling, but gives parents some understanding of what to teach kids.

Sep 11, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

People with depression have their ups and downs, even if they are in counseling or on anti-depressant medications. Knowing how to cope with symptoms in daily life is key.

Sep 11, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Anti-depressant medication and depression counseling can help, but knowing how to help oneself deal with depression is necessary to cope better.

Sep 11, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

In a world where kids like Jaycee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart are snatched from their bus stops and beds, how can parents and children not be swamped by anxiety?

Sep 6, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

'Bluestar's Prophecy' will give fans of Erin Hunter's warriors series insight into the cat who lead Thunder Clan when the warrior cat series started with 'Into the Wild'.

Aug 25, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Joseph Wolpe's systematic desensitization is used in the treatment of phobias. Understanding how it differs from flooding is key to its successful use in overcoming fear.

Aug 23, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

In vivo means "in real life." Anxiety treatment for panic disorder and agoraphobia patients involves systematic desensitization "in the field" for overcoming phobias.

Aug 23, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Systematic desensitization, developed by Joseph Wolpe, is a behavioral therapy that is used in the treatment of phobias. It helps people overcome fear and anxiety.

Aug 23, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Fear of heights, spiders, closed spaces (claustrophobia) and other specific or simple phobias are sometimes caused by a type of learning known as classical conditioning.

Aug 23, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Recent research studies have shown that gender, personality, heredity and other factors can play a role in whether or not a person develops PTSD.

Jul 28, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

The DSM-V will be published in 2012. The history of the diagnosis of PTSD went from shell shock and battle fatigue to PTSD and it is continuing to evolve and change.

Jul 25, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

The movie The Shift by Wayne Dyer is inspirational, highly attuned, somewhat dewy, totally unique, and a significant spiritual film for modern times.

Jul 16, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Dr. John M. Gottman's groundbreaking marriage research can benefit any married individual. Dr. Gottman's books and marriage therapy workshops are widely respected.

Jul 12, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

John M. Gottman presents the latest statistics on the effects of marriage and divorce on children and spouses in his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.

Jul 12, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Anyone wishing to improve and keep a good marriage or save a failing one must read John Gottman's book. He has scientifically determined why marriages succeed or fail.

Jul 12, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches clients skills to use in life through the use of metaphors. "Love Dandelions" is a useful DBT emotional regulation skill.

Jul 11, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

DBT skills training covers four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The skills can be useful to any individual.

Jul 6, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has been a very effective therapy in treating BPD. But what exactly is DBT?

Jul 5, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Everyone is affected by dialectics. The lessons of Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help many people, not just those with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Jul 3, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Dr. Wayne Dyer is a speaker, writer and teacher often seen on PBS. His new spiritual self-help book, Excuses Begone! will motivate readers to be all that they wish to be.

Jul 3, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

There's no simple recipe that will eliminate panic attacks, but by taking a systematic approach to the cause and cures, people can feel better and get their lives back.

Jun 15, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

A good rapport between therapist and client is essential for effective therapy. Learn how to pick the right type of psychotherapist and what to expect on the first visit.

Jun 8, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Whether people need a marriage counselor, family therapist or child therapist, knowing where to find a good therapist is the first step to effective psychotherapy.

Jun 8, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

It is more important than ever to recognize and treat depression, to reduce the risk of heart disease. Depression is a serious risk factor for heart attacks.

May 28, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Carolyn Rosenblatt's The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents is a good resource providing a legal perspective on caregiving issues like driving, home care workers, more.

May 23, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Treating PTSD can benefit Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans and their families. There are several types of effective PTSD therapies for combat veterans.

May 19, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca