True Resilience

True Resilience

Over this past year, I think it is safe to say we have all had our collective share of new or exacerbated struggles. Personally, this has been one of the most challenging years of my life but also one of the most profound personal growth. In the Fall, my husband and I...
Moral Scrupulosity

Moral Scrupulosity

Constantly questioning whether you are a truly good and moral person? You may be struggling with Moral Scrupulosity. Moral scrupulosity is a very common OCD symptom in both children and adults. It can manifest in many different ways…worrying that you may have hurt or...
What is CBT?

What is CBT?

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Instead of it being one specific type of treatment, it is actually more of an umbrella under which there are many different specific types of therapies, some of which focus more on one’s thoughts or cognitions and some of...
The Evolution of ASPIRE

The Evolution of ASPIRE

During graduate school, I worked for a period of time as a Behavioral Specialist at any agency for developmentally disabled adults on Long Island. I wrote behavior plans for many behaviorally challenged adults and trained staff on how to implement those plans....
Thank You Jules…

Thank You Jules…

Julie is a young woman with learning challenges. Despite these challenges, Julie has worked incredibly hard to live and work independently. She is a beautiful soul and an inspiration to all. Julie has a wonderful arsenal of wise statements that she uses (and now has...