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Advice March 24, 2026
Safe Space: You Don’t Have To Hit Rock Bottom
Question: My father had surgery about two years ago and was prescribed painkillers. He’s not in pain anymore, but he’s...
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Advice March 24, 2026
There’s No Crying In Surgery
Not long ago, one of my daughters came home upset after a biology exam. She had studied so hard. She...
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Advice March 23, 2026
What If It’s Not Supposed to Be Easy?
I was having a conversation the other day with a person who said something that sounded so simple. He said,...
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Advice March 18, 2026
When Parents Want Their Kids Home During War
Over the past few weeks, I’ve received a surprising amount of commentary on some of my articles and public posts...
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Advice March 17, 2026
When Teachers Become Learners: A Breakthrough Year At PTACH
At PTACH, growth is not limited to students. This year, it began with the teachers. At the start of the...
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Advice March 17, 2026
“They Say They Stopped. How Do I Know If It’s Real?”
Question: My husband says he stopped gambling and that everything is under control now. Part of me wants to believe...
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Advice March 10, 2026
When Love Is Still There But The Connection Fades
Recently, during a conversation on my podcast with another therapist, we discussed marriage, communication, and the parts of relationships we...
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Advice March 10, 2026
Safe Space: Why “Just Stop” Doesn’t Work: Understanding Addictive Thinking
Question: I don’t understand why someone can’t just stop. If the behavior (smoking, drinking, gambling) is clearly causing problems in...
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Advice March 9, 2026
Happiness: An Infectious Emotion And A Contagious Feeling
This is the third article in my series on happiness. Now that we have analyzed happiness as both an emotion...
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Advice March 9, 2026
Oral Wegovy: What To Know Before Starting The New Weight Loss Pill
By Anastasiya Shor, PharmD, BCPS The Food and Drug Administration approved the once-daily Wegovy pill this past December for chronic...
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Advice March 3, 2026
Mindbiz
Dear Esther, I’d like to know how to handle a very controlling mother. My mother has always been extremely controlling,...
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Advice February 25, 2026
The Rise Of Gambling And Drinking Among Our Boys
For a while, many of us have known that something concerning is happening in our community, but we have not...
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Advice February 25, 2026
Mindbiz
Dear Esther, I have tried over the years to have a good relationship with my sister-in-law. She is a nice...
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Advice February 24, 2026
Behind The Mask: Purim, Identity, And The Deeper Meaning Of Aesthetic Change
By B. Aviva Preminger, MD, MPH, FACS By the time this article reaches you, costumes will be hanging in closets, mishloach...
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Advice February 24, 2026
What Was I Thinking?
I was at a vort last week when someone asked me, “So when is your podcast launching?” I heard myself reply, “Monday.”...
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Advice February 18, 2026
Special Needs: A Place In The Community
For families with a loved one who has special needs, estate planning is far more than a financial transaction; it...
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Advice February 17, 2026
IRA Mistakes That Are Quietly Costing You Thousands
By Jack Strulowitz According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately half of retirement account holders have not completed a...
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Advice February 17, 2026
As If I Loved Her
Dear Editor, I highly commend Rachel Tuchman on her comprehensive article in 5TJT discussing estrangement (“Estrangement Isn’t a Trend, It’s a Last...
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