Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldNov 16, 20204 minDo You Need to Love Yourself First? Must you have a good relationship with yourself before getting into a healthy committed relationship with another? Is the old adage that...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldOct 21, 20202 minIs Your Teen Anxious About Grades? You're Not Alone!There's anxiety enough to go around for everyone these days and teens are no exception. School pressures can easily escalate and wreak...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldSep 15, 20202 min5 Ways to Get Through the Jewish Holidays This Year1. Make your big plans smaller. This is a notorious time of the year for taking on big resolutions - whether for the coming year or for...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldAug 31, 20203 minBack to School Game: Show or TellThis year more than ever, it is important to talk to children about their experiences in class and their feelings around the "new normal"...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldAug 4, 20203 min3 Ways to Help Your Child Roll With the PunchesAh, parenting these days. It is quite the cumbersome task. Between being your child's parent, play partner, teacher, entertainer, and...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldJul 26, 20202 minWhen Therapy Comes to an End: A Bittersweet Graduation It is always bittersweet when clients "graduate" from therapy. It is sweet beyond description to witness when my clients have worked hard...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldJul 15, 20202 minLighthouse Parenting Every few years a new parenting term emerges. There's Helicopter Parenting, Tiger Moms, Snow Plow Parenting... and now, get ready for...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldJul 2, 20203 minSurprising Benefits of Teletherapy I have noticed some interesting and even surprising benefits of telehealth over these past few months, that frankly I would not have...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldJun 10, 20202 minGoodbye to Quarantine: Adjusting to Another "New Normal" Many of us had a hard time going into quarantine and shelter-in place, and now many of us are struggling with the idea of reintegration...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldMay 31, 20202 minWhat You DON'T Need to Know Before Going to TherapyYou don't have to have it all figured it out, or know exactly what you want to work on before reaching out to a therapist. You don't need...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldMay 14, 20208 minThe Power of Positive Thinking We’ve all had those moments when we think we just can’t bear anymore. When it seems the walls are crashing down and we’re powerless to...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldApr 24, 20202 minGot Those Post Passover Blues? You're Not Alone Raise your hand if you have been feeling particularly 'meh' this week. I know I have! I have noticed countless people (particularly...
Shulamis Cheryl MayerfeldFeb 9, 20202 min5 Tips for Resilience in the Time of Corona 1. Cut yourself some slack- it is normal to be feel down, or not motivated during this time. In fact, we seem to be experiencing a...