94% of Moms are Guilty of This- Are You?

Being a mom is undoubtedly rewarding, but Google’s Autocomplete search feature sheds light on the behind-the-scenes struggles many moms also face. Ideally a Google Search of “moms + feel” would generate results centered around love and joy, yet the most popular web activity regarding motherhood suggests prevalent distress . Why? Modern society sends mixed messages […]

Why is it so easy to procrastinate? by Dr. Susan Orenstein

If you have ever delayed your activities for any reason, you will have to catch this new webinar coming September 11. Overcoming the Procrastination Trap is Orenstein Solutions latest webinar that proves procrastination is a common issue we all must deal with to varying degrees. In this webinar, Susan Orenstein and Geralin Thomas (seen on […]

ADHD & Digital Overdose by Dr. Susan Orenstein

Sixty years ago, the only electronic stimulus we had involved a three channel television, a table radio, and a large black party line phone sitting in the hallway on a little table. The easiest access to news sat on the porch in the morning, delivered by a youngster riding a brand new Schwinn bike. If […]

Helping your child ease the transition to college life by Dr. Susan Orenstein

Very soon, the local colleges here across Raleigh and the Triangle will all open up the dormitories across the various campuses for hundreds of incoming freshmen. All of them, fresh from all the similarities and routines of high school, will run into a common interpersonal situation that is as exciting as it might be challenging. […]

5 Ways to Help Manage Anger in your Marriage

There’s a big difference in a marriage between managing and expressing anger, and letting your anger manage you. When the latter happens, you are in danger of hurting someone you truly and lovingly care about. Try these very simple techniques to put yourself in control of your emotions: Calm the situation down: It is okay […]

Coping with the Infertility Process: 5 Tips for Stress Relief

Seeking Your Presence Difficulties conceiving a child can be emotionally draining. You may experience feelings of shame, guilt, depression, or inadequacy. While it is easy to get caught up in the challenges of the past or hopes for the future, it is important that you focus on what is certain– the present. Our caring psychologists […]