Doris Wild Helmering, Psychotherapist

Doris Wild Helmering, Psychotherapist Doris Wild Helmering is a marriage and family counselor, and renowned author.

Someone I see in therapy asks, “I want to know how I can control my temperament/anger, and increase my patience with my ...
10/08/2025

Someone I see in therapy asks, “I want to know how I can control my temperament/anger, and increase my patience with my 3 year old son. I am out of energy, struggling with my weight/shape, time management and level of responsibility at work. I feel like a zombie.” Three year olds can be a handful and everyone seems to be overwhelmed today....

Someone I see in therapy asks, “I want to know how I can control my temperament/anger, and increase my patience with my 3 year old son. I am out of energy, struggling with my weight/shape, time man…

When people don’t do what they say they will do, and manifest many passive aggressive behaviors, when do you stop being ...
09/25/2025

When people don’t do what they say they will do, and manifest many passive aggressive behaviors, when do you stop being patient and take action.Our new wood floor in our living room is popping up along the baseboard. We’re not sure what’s causing the problem. In fact, no one seems to be sure. About eight months ago I called a company to come and give us an estimate to fix the floor....

When people don’t do what they say they will do, and manifest many passive aggressive behaviors, when do you stop being patient and take action.Our new wood floor in our living room is popping up a…

If you are always trying to change the bad habits of the person you are dating, maybe it’s time to move on to someone el...
09/17/2025

If you are always trying to change the bad habits of the person you are dating, maybe it’s time to move on to someone else. A woman came for therapy because she had just learned that her boyfriend of several months was still involved with his old girlfriend. When I asked what she wanted from therapy, she said, “I want the guy to give up his girlfriend and commit to me.”...

If you are always trying to change the bad habits of the person you are dating, maybe it’s time to move on to someone else. A woman came for therapy because she had just learned that her boyfriend …

All my life I have been a dog person. My first recollection of having a dog was when I was a small child. The dog’s name...
09/10/2025

All my life I have been a dog person. My first recollection of having a dog was when I was a small child. The dog’s name was Bum. He was always on the run. He would jump the fence and away he would go. The only other thing I remember about that dog was that my mom loved him dearly. So, I did too. ...

All my life I have been a dog person. My first recollection of having a dog was when I was a small child. The dog’s name was Bum. He was always on the run. He would jump the fence and away he would…

Do you realize that your thoughts determine how you behave? If you learn to control your thoughts, your behavior will ch...
09/04/2025

Do you realize that your thoughts determine how you behave? If you learn to control your thoughts, your behavior will change. You can change what, when, where, how often and how much you eat, and you will lose weight. It all starts with harnessing your thoughts. In other words, it’s that old adage: mind over matter. Every time you start to put something in your mouth this week say, “I am aware.” For example, ...

Do you realize that your thoughts determine how you behave? If you learn to control your thoughts, your behavior will change. You can change what, when, where, how often and how much you eat, and y…

Shockingly, half of all children are bullied. And half of all kids actually bully others. We know that bullying goes on ...
08/27/2025

Shockingly, half of all children are bullied. And half of all kids actually bully others. We know that bullying goes on all the time among students, but what’s happening on the home front? A far bigger story is to be told. For example, the child who refuses to get ready in the morning and constantly makes her siblings anxious and late for school is involved in bullying behavior....

Shockingly, half of all children are bullied. And half of all kids actually bully others. We know that bullying goes on all the time among students, but what’s happening on the home front? A far bi…

My boss overheard me making critical comments about her behind her back. What should I do to repair the relationship and...
08/20/2025

My boss overheard me making critical comments about her behind her back. What should I do to repair the relationship and do you think my job and any chance of promotions are doomed? If you know for sure that your boss overheard you, go to her and fess up with something like, “The other day I realized I was out of line making a negative comment about you. ...

My boss overheard me making critical comments about her behind her back. What should I do to repair the relationship and do you think my job and any chance of pro…

When parents stand their ground, children may not be happy.“This week I developed a backbone,” a mother told me. She dec...
08/14/2025

When parents stand their ground, children may not be happy.“This week I developed a backbone,” a mother told me. She decided to get tough when she looked at her daughter’s pay stub and discovered that she had earned less than $400 during an entire semester of college. Why? Because her daughter chose to work only a few hours a week....

When parents stand their ground, children may not be happy.“This week I developed a backbone,” a mother told me. She decided to get tough when she looked at her daughter’s pay stub and discovered t…

“Every half-pound you lose becomes a gain.” Baby steps lead to weight loss. While it is good to be aware of your overall...
08/07/2025

“Every half-pound you lose becomes a gain.” Baby steps lead to weight loss. While it is good to be aware of your overall weight loss goal, oftentimes it is more helpful to think of the baby steps. Don't focus on the 15 pounds, focus on the half pound instead. Take one baby step today. Click here to subscribe to Doris’ blog and receive it directly into your inbox each week. Have a question you want Doris to answer? Drop her a line or leave a comment below.

“Every half-pound you lose becomes a gain.” Baby steps lead to weight loss. While it is good to be aware of your overall weight loss goal, oftentimes it is more helpful to think of the baby steps. …

Dear Doris, Three months ago, my girlfriend cheated on me with someone from her workplace. When I found out the next day...
07/31/2025

Dear Doris, Three months ago, my girlfriend cheated on me with someone from her workplace. When I found out the next day (from another source) I ended our relationship. Prior to this point I was completely infatuated with her. I was prepared to marry and start a family, and I had no idea that things were not as wonderful between us as I thought....

Dear Doris, Three months ago, my girlfriend cheated on me with someone from her workplace. When I found out the next day (from another source) I ended our relationship. Prior to this point I was co…

When you take responsibility, you take control in the weight loss game!What excuses are you using for those extra pounds...
07/23/2025

When you take responsibility, you take control in the weight loss game!What excuses are you using for those extra pounds you carry?“My whole family is overweight” says Maggie. “What can you expect?”“My mother always rewarded me with food so now I reward myself with food” pipes up Pete.“I just can’t stop eating, laments Jack, even though I feel like I’m going to pop.”...

When you take responsibility, you take control in the weight loss game!What excuses are you using for those extra pounds you carry?“My whole family is overweight” says Maggie. “What can you expect?…

Embrace resiliency, amplify your strengths – believe in yourself and lose weight.If watching your weight and keeping to ...
07/16/2025

Embrace resiliency, amplify your strengths – believe in yourself and lose weight.If watching your weight and keeping to an exercise regimen seems a drag, try switching your frame of reference. View weight watching and exercise as a privilege. See it as a way to build stamina, character and resiliency. Dr. Paul Pearsall, neuropsychologist and author of the “Beethoven Factor” refers to adversity as “stress-related-growth.” Dr....

Embrace resiliency, amplify your strengths – believe in yourself and lose weight.If watching your weight and keeping to an exercise regimen seems a drag, try switching your frame of reference. View…

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