by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Mar 12, 2020 | Thrive Global
6 Tips to Stay Calm and Mentally Healthy Originally published March 12, 2020 on thriveglobal.com Some people have labeled the international spread of the “COVID-19” virus “Coronageddon,” which is a very scary and frightening thought. In fact, yesterday it was...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Feb 21, 2020 | Thrive Global
Most couples start having children in the third year and after the fourth year of marriage the quality of marriage starts to decline. Originally published February 21, 2020 on thriveglobal.com It’s no secret sustaining marriage can be extremely hard. In fact, 40 – 50%...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Jan 24, 2020 | Thrive Global
Over 46% of U.S. adults feel lonely and social isolation is considerably higher in the winter months Originally published January 24, 2020 on thriveglobal.com Many of my clients complain of feelings of loneliness, isolation and sadness as the darkest, coldest months...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Aug 12, 2019 | Thrive Global
Is chasing happiness a realistic goal? Originally published Aug 12, 2019 on thriveglobal.com As a cognitive behavioral psychologist for over 20 years, about 80% of my clients are struggling in therapy because they don’t feel they’re being successful at achieving...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Feb 11, 2019 | Thrive Global
Valentine’s Day is perennially celebrated as the “most romantic day of the year” but remember, it is not only about sending flowers, chocolates, and a card to your significant other, it is about loving yourself. Sometimes, one partner or the other is disappointed in...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Jun 8, 2018 | Thrive Global
Frequently, my clients talk to me about how they overthink many problems or over-analyze a situation. People do this because they engage in something that I call “preemptive coping.” A good example is playing chess and trying to figure out all the possible moves...