Are you struggling with a creative block? Do you hear a voice in your head criticizing everything you think? Every idea you have? Or anything you’ve already tried? Here’s the #1 tip for unblocking … [Read more...] about The # 1 Tip For Unblocking Creative Blocks
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Moving Forward Blog
I am Dr. Sandra Cohen, a Los Angeles based psychologist and psychoanalyst. Welcome to my Moving Forward Blog. The following blog pieces are meant to help you move forward if you are struggling with symptoms in any of these 6 different categories:
1. Anxiety, OCD, & Panic Attacks; 2. Childhood Trauma; 3. Eating Disorders; 4. Persistent Depression & Grief; 5. Sexual Abuse; and 6. Creative Blocks. Please feel free to comment and ask me questions. I will respond to you.
The # 1 Tip For Unblocking Creative Blocks
How Sexual Abuse Can Affect Self Esteem
& How To Change That
Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to a child. If it happened to you, you live with one of its worst after-effects: low self-esteem.
Feeling bad about yourself is a … [Read more...] about How Sexual Abuse Can Affect Self Esteem
& How To Change That
6 Things To Look For When You’re Seeking Persistent Depression Treatment
You’ve been depressed for a long time. Your depression doesn’t let up. Now, you’re wondering if maybe this is the time to get some help. But, you don’t know what kind of help to look for. Or what kind … [Read more...] about 6 Things To Look For When You’re Seeking Persistent Depression Treatment
What Eating Disorders Are Really About
& It’s Not Food
Your life may be focused on food. Yet, believe it or not, food is not what eating disorders are about. Yes, they are about hunger - or that you’re not supposed to have it. But, the problem is with … [Read more...] about What Eating Disorders Are Really About
& It’s Not Food
8 Ways Childhood Trauma
Affects Your Mind
& What You Can Do About It Now
Childhood trauma has deep psychological effects. You might feel like it’s affected your brain, but what’s happened to you leaves psychological scars. And, those scars mostly affect your mind, not your … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Childhood Trauma
Affects Your Mind
& What You Can Do About It Now
5 Things To Think About If You’ve Been Given An Anxiety Diagnosis
You just saw your doctor and you’ve been given an anxiety diagnosis. But what does that mean? You have no idea what to do next. Here are 5 things to think about that just might be important food for … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Think About If You’ve Been Given An Anxiety Diagnosis
How Sexual Abuse Affects Future Relationships
If It’s Untreated
You’ve lived with the after-effects of sexual abuse for too long. Now, you’re wondering if it’s affecting with your relationships. The answer is yes. Here are some reasons why.
Sexual abuse makes it … [Read more...] about How Sexual Abuse Affects Future Relationships
If It’s Untreated
How To Overcome Creative Blocks
In 5 Steps
Here you are again. Staring at a blank page. A brand new empty canvas. Audition pages; challenging you to come up with a take that can’t be resisted. You’re stuck. It’s frustrating. You don’t like … [Read more...] about How To Overcome Creative Blocks
In 5 Steps