Psychology Associates of Chester County, Inc.

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2011-05-28T01:01:00.000-04:00

Addressing Your Child's Learning Difficulties

2010-07-01T15:50:00.004-04:00

When children experience difficulty in school, their performance in math, reading and writing needs to be evaluated to determine the exact causes of their learning difficulties. In addition to learning problems in these areas, there may be other factors impacting a child’s capacity to learn. Specifically, a child’s learning can be affected by a variety of reasons that can be challenging to

Being "Supermom" Stressing You Out?

2010-05-05T10:01:00.000-04:00

The Pennsylvania Psychological Association Offers Tips for Mothers. Mothers are the world's best jugglers: family, work, money. They seem to do it all. However, all that responsibility can often leave moms feeling overstretched and stressed out. According to a 2009 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), women are more affected by stress than men and report engaging in unhealthy

APA: Americans Report Willpower and Stress as Key Obstacles to Meeting Health-Related Resolutions

2010-04-05T09:58:00.000-04:00

As the Obama administration tackles the national obesity epidemic, a new American Psychological Association poll shows that individuals need ongoing support to make lifestyle and behavior changes. WASHINGTON — An administration task force chaired by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education and Health and Human Services is asking the public for recommendations to solve the American obesity

The Nuts and Bolts: Using Your Insurance for Mental Health Services

2010-03-31T23:47:00.001-04:00

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Excessive Worry and Obsessive Thinking: Learn How to Gain Control

2010-03-28T15:52:00.000-04:00

We all experience worry in our lives. It may be about work, money or relationship problems. You may worry about your kids, your health, aging parents or retirement. All of this is completely normal. It's important to keep in mind that worrying can have a useful purpose. It allows us to not forget about things that are very important to us - paying our bills, attending to our health, studying for

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2010-02-22T21:07:00.000-05:00

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Depression Overview Video

2010-01-31T09:26:00.000-05:00

Making Lifestyle Changes That Last

2010-01-06T22:39:00.001-05:00

You’re once again feeling motivated to eat better, exercise more, drink less caffeine or make any number of the positive lifestyle changes you’ve been telling yourself you want to make. You’ve tried before — probably declaring another attempt as a New Year’s resolution — but without feeling much success. Making a lifestyle change is challenging, especially when you want to transform many things

Stress Won’t Go Away? Maybe You Are Suffering from Chronic Stress

2009-11-12T19:28:00.000-05:00

Some stress is positive. It causes our bodies to release adrenaline, which helps us to accomplish assignments and projects, and can even enhance our performance and problem-solving ability. But chronic stress, which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, can be debilitating and overwhelming. Chronic stress can affect both our physical and psychological well-being by causing a

Parenting: The Teen Years

2009-10-02T11:52:00.000-04:00

The teen years pose some of the most difficult challenges for families. Teenagers, dealing with hormone changes and an ever-complex world, may feel that no one can understand their feelings, especially parents. As a result, the teen may feel angry, alone and confused while facing complicated issues about identity, peers, sexual behavior, drinking and drugs. Parents may be frustrated and angry

Finding Help: How to Find Help Through Psychotherapy

2009-08-24T09:58:00.000-04:00

Millions of Americans have found relief from depression and other emotional difficulties through psychotherapy. Even so, some people find it hard to get started or stay in psychotherapy. This brief question-and-answer guide provides some basic information to help individuals take advantage of outpatient (non-hospital) psychotherapy. Why do people consider using psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a

Min/Body Health: Job Stress

2009-08-18T08:26:00.005-04:00

Jobs and careers are an important part of our lives. Along with providing a source of income, they help us fulfill our personal aims,build social networks, and serve our professions or communities.They are also a major source of emotional stress. Stress at work Even “dream jobs” have stressful deadlines, performance expectations, and other responsibilities. For some, stress is the motivator

Dealing With the Back-to-School Blues?

2009-08-18T07:32:00.004-04:00

Parents have a lot on their plate: mortgage payments, healthcare, caring for elderly parents, raising kids, just to name a few. As the new school year approaches, they face additional stressors—paying for back-to-school supplies, clothes and possibly tuition. Many parents may also be worried about their children starting a new school, changing school districts, facing a more rigorous academic