Dr. Marjan Madison ~ Clinical Psychologist

03/23/2020

A gentle reminder as you navigate this unprecedented time with your children.

01/27/2020

How to talk to your kids about today’s tragedy and premature death.

Kobe Bryant’s Death: Talking to Kids About Premature Death by Betsy Brown Braun on January 27, 2020, under Adolescents, Child development, Communication, Elementary School Children, Environmental influences, Learning, Parent modeling, Parenting, Relationships, Sensitive Topics Around the age of 4 ...

08/25/2019

Gentle reminder: tending to yourself doesn't have to be complicated or lengthy.

📷: instagram.com/lisaoliveratherapy

06/01/2019

05/27/2019

Reaching out to a mental health professional can be life-changing. Thank you to Michael Phelps for being an inspiration.

05/07/2019

A new study found that PTSD scores dropped 87 percent after just six weeks of therapeutic horsemanship sessions.

04/10/2019

Take a screenshot and keep this visual with you.

03/31/2019

“We must realize that, at its core, procrastination is about emotions, not productivity. The solution doesn’t involve downloading a time management app or learning new strategies for self-control. It has to do with managing our emotions in a new way.”

If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?

03/09/2019

We all are.

03/06/2019

Great piece on IFS!

In my blog "Why It Doesn’t Help To Demonize Your Ego, Your Mind or Your Protector Parts," I alluded to how much I resonate with Internal Family Systems (IFS), the trauma healing method developed by family therapist Richard Schwartz, PhD. When I was first introduced to the therapeutic model, I had ...

03/04/2019

A little reminder...

T h i n g s

03/03/2019

Interesting overview.

Everyone is entitled to their own point of view, but here's why yours is probably wrong.

11/18/2018

The science behind breathing exercises and how we can change our brain.

During times of stress, or when heightened concentration is needed, focusing on one’s breathing or doing breathing exercises can indeed change the brain.

11/04/2018

Great overview of the different types of Depression.

People don't realize that depression can take many forms. That bad mood you're in might be diagnosable—and treatable.

10/30/2018

This is such an important article.

https://beautyredefined.org/save-your-girls-from-instagram/?fbclid=IwAR3BDnEuBE0dwM7pzbm_BjB1qiTPNXquqnkPRVdNz79yyDmwg1ySXD46lmE

The burden of poor body image your daughter will bear by joining Instagram is much heavier than the burden you will bear by encouraging her to log off.

10/11/2018

This article is worth reading and keeping!

Bubble baths and mani/pedis are all well and good, but according to this psychotherapist, these actions are not necessarily fundamental self-care. To learn what is and why this matters so much in our growth and development, keep reading.

09/21/2018

Here’s how to assemble your personal dream team, with tips from business expert Anthony Tjan.

09/14/2018

Yes, please!

08/12/2018

04/12/2018

My wish for you.

03/23/2018

We should all read this and keep reading it every week!

03/21/2018

This is the good kind of power.

03/11/2018

Your level of success in your business cannot exceed your level of personal development. Never stop looking inward and growing.

03/11/2018

One of the brilliant minds of today, Esther Perel, knows what she’s talking about.

02/21/2018

Please take the time to watch this.
https://youtu.be/LSMH3WABkwg

“You are fat”… “You are ugly”… “You are disgusting”. That’s what millions of women around the world say to themselves in the mirror every day. That’s what Ta...

01/23/2018

A great article for parents!

In my work as a clinical psychologist, there are seven signs I see that tell me a child has an awesome parent.

12/08/2017

Worth watching!

11/27/2017