Debbie Weitz, NCC, LAPC

01/22/2023

Hello and Happy New Year to all! Thank you for your patience and understanding as I begin to update my page during the second half of January 2023. I look forward to continuing to share even more wonderful psychoeducational tools and resources on this page! Thank you, and stay tuned!

Debbie Weitz, Ed.S., NCC, APC

01/12/2021

Happy New Year to all!

I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. This will make it safer for my clients and I to have face-to-face sessions together in the office. I look forward to continuing to serve both my clients and my community during these unprecedented times. Stay safe, everyone!

11/15/2020

Anxiety and depression can often play tricks on our mind. When we don’t feel safe, emotionally and physically, our minds often feel helpless, hopeless, or possibly seek control in more destructive ways (eg, obsessing about food/weight).

The truth is, individuals have more control than not; you can also seek control when you feel overwhelmed by targeting the inner circle shown above. Put energy, effort, and intention towards the places you have influence, and master those. It’s about how we respond to the stressor, rather than the feelings of stress itself! gratitude

Thanks for the visual

07/16/2020

Action Will Help Combat Rising Su***de Rates by Making It Easier for Americans in Crisis to Obtain Assistance from Trained Counselors

07/09/2020

Kids learn to be emotionally intelligent by being treated with respect and kindness.

A child who grows up to be an adult with high emotional intelligence (EQ) will have stronger relationships with others and will be more likely to live up to their highest potential.

Parents can help model this behavior by being fully present and practicing empathy towards their child. The key is to put yourself in your child’s shoes. Empathize and understand before you problem solve or give advice.

Learn more about how to communicate empathy and understanding towards your child when you sign up for Emotion Coaching online. ⁠Receive 10% off on the workshop when you use the code EC10SOCIAL: https://bit.ly/3fSRoHO

05/18/2020

Feeling the negative comparisons? Scrolling and seeing posts consistent with diet culture? Do you feel worse about your body and / or what you are eating after viewing your social media pages? If so, consider embracing accounts promoting body neutrality, body positivity, body acceptance, intuitive eating, and joyful movement while decreasing attention and focus on unhelpful accounts!

02/18/2020

02/18/2020

This is a very powerful photo. Mental health doesn't discriminate. It's very important to check in on your loved ones and ask how they are and ask twice.

01/15/2020

Which voice do you give the most attention? How can you soften the critic with compassion?

12/06/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/02/well/mind/the-crisis-in-youth-su***de.html

Too often, su***de attempts and deaths by su***de, especially among the young, become family secrets that are not investigated and dealt with in ways that might protect others from a similar fate.

12/04/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/02/us/opioid-crisis-high-school-teenagers.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

The high school yearbook is a staple of American teenage life. But for some, it also is a reminder of failed dreams, lost opportunities and the sheer toll of the opioid crisis.

11/19/2019

https://www.acesconnection.com/blog/what-is-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-cptsd

Most people have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder that afflicts many men and women returning from a war zone. It is characterized by flashbacks, unstable moods, and survivor’s remorse. However, many have never heard of a condition that often develops in childhood and changes the course of t...

11/12/2019

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/imperfect/2019/11/12-important-reminders-for-people-who-struggle-with-codependency/

Codependent thoughts and behaviors can sabotage our health, happiness, and relationships. We neglect ourselves in order to take care of others. We lose our individuality trying to please others. We don’t ask for what we need – and often don’t know...

10/10/2019

On today, World Mental Health Day, strive to remember that you are loved and that you are enough just the way you are. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a loved one, trusted friend, or professional. You are not alone, and you matter more than you know. Everyone deserves love, compassion, and understanding, and you are no exception 💛

For more resources, check out the link below:
https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-HelpLine/Top-HelpLine-Resources