Mathew Meyers, MA, LMFT Did I get your attention? There has been some suggestion that the ability to focus has been decreasing in recent years. Although there is some controversy about the research on this issue, some suggest that humans have only an 8 second span of attention (shorter than that of a goldfish) without […]
Where Chronic Illness Meets Emotional Health
The diagnosis of a chronic or terminal illness is a major life change, and it impacts the person with the diagnosis as well as the entire family. It can be difficult to cope with the emotional struggles as you begin to incorporate the changes required to manage your illness. Healthcare providers are specialized treating medical conditions and […]
A New Developmental Task
Mathew Meyers, MA, LMFT Technology in the 21st century is growing exponentially. There are new devices every year that are more sophisticated, more efficient and more user-friendly. The core purpose of these devices is to connect us to friends and family, to entertain us, to inform us, and to make us more productive in our […]
Marriage is NOT a piece of Cake
Mathew Meyers, MA, LMFT This October Laurie and I will celebrate our 10-year anniversary. While I am so grateful for these 10 years together it hasn’t been without it’s challenges. When I have led workshops for engaged and married couples I often share with them that I have been married from almost 10 years and 8 […]
Five Easy Steps for Parents to Support Kids going through Transitions
Ah, summer! It is almost here and the glorious days of sleeping in, more time for friends, and sun are almost here for tweens and teens. What should be a much-deserved break can sometimes be filled with stress and anxiety for kids. As parents, how can we tell when our kids are dealing with regular […]