Learning How to Understand and Manage the Doubt You Feel By Amir Levine, PhD, LCSW-R What is Dysfunctional Doubt Doubt is often associated with uncertainty, ambivalence, hesitation, questioning and seeking reassurance. And while doubt can initially be thought of as...
How shifting our way of thinking and speaking about our technology consumption can help empower our kids and teens to make smart choices by Amir Levine, PhD, LCSW-R The Parenting Dilemma Studies have shown that teens spend between 7-9 hours daily online and parents...
The “Window of Tolerance” concept has consistently gained more traction in the world of psychotherapy, self-healing and self-transformation since it was first conceived and published by Dr. Daniel Siegal’s 1999 book, “The Developing Mind”. What is the Window of...
Practical Approaches to Acknowledging Your Vulnerability by Amir Levine, PhD, LCSW-R Vulnerability as a Path A newer clinician I supervise recently asked me, “What do you believe is the most important quality a therapist should have?” Reflexively, I answered, “Access...
By Amir Levine, PhD, LCSW-R, Co-Founder & Clinical Director Bhava Therapy Group Explore the Connection Between Emotional Needs and Political Beliefs The therapy room may not be an ideal forum for debating different political policies, yet it is an opportune...
How do you feel about aging? What does it bring up for you? This month marks my 49th birthday and so naturally the topic of aging is upfront and center in my brain. While traveling this road to 49, I’ve had waves of different feelings and beliefs flow through me...