We get a lot of questions about couple therapy at RIVIA, so we asked LCSW and couple therapy specialist, Tyler Parrott, to answer some of the most frequent. Thanks for answering some of our most asked questions about couple therapy! Tell us, who needs/benefits from couple therapy? A big misconception around couple therapy is
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What is Neuropsychological Testing?
What does neuropsychological testing diagnose? Neuropsychological testing or evaluation, is a comprehensive assessment of the skills and abilities linked to your brain function. It can be used to identify and differentiate any diagnoses that involve cognitive functioning such as dementia, adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), intellectual abilities (I.Q.), autism spectrum disorder, and traumatic brain injury. It
Read MoreWant to Stop Taking Antidepressants? First, Talk to a Professional.
Dr. Raymond Raad advises Verywell Health on the right methods to wean patients off of antidepressant medication. If you have questions or concerns about your medication, please contact us.
Read MoreRIVIA Mind Book Club Previous Picks, Reviews, and Recommendations
Hold Me Tight By Sue Johnson What’s it about? Sue Johnson is the founder of emotion focused couples therapy and one of the best couples therapists of our age. In this book she explains how to productively have seven types of conversations as a couple, ranging from recognizing and discussing the sources of your arguments,
Read MoreDo I Have Adult ADHD?
Many adults with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, go undiagnosed, but the American Psychiatric Association estimates about 2.5% of adults have ADHD. Everyone has experienced some of the typical symptoms of ADHD, and it should be diagnosed by a professional, but some symptoms to look for are: Lack of focus — Do you find
Read MoreDr. Raymond Raad on Ways to Offer Moral Support
Recently, psychiatrist Dr. Raymond Raad talked to PARADE magazine on ways to offer loved ones who might be facing emotional or physical challenges better moral support. Click on the link to read more!
Read MoreTypes of Trauma: Emotional, Physical, Divorce, PTSD and CPTSD
Trauma can be acute (short lasting), chronic (long lasting) or complex (multiple and long lasting), but it always leaves a mark. All of us have experienced emotional wounds. Whether it’s a bad break up, a divorce, the loss of a loved one, having survived a natural disaster, or verbal and emotional abuse, we carry scars
Read MoreFive Ways To Be More Mindful
When we learn to be more mindful, we form deeper connections with ourselves, our environment, and others. There are a number of ways to incorporate mindfulness techniques into your day. Breathing Mindfulness, or being mindful of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, may involve breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices
Read MoreDepression and Kidney Disease
What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease, or kidney failure, is the gradual loss of your body’s kidney function. Over 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease every year. According to the NIH, people with CKD are three times more likely to suffer from depression than the rest of the general population. Even so, depression
Read MoreDr. Dana Wang Talks with CBS News NY About Mental Health Matters in the Asian American Community
RIVIA’s own Dr. Dana Wang talked with Jessica Moore at CBS NY Ch.2 about how the current climate is affecting the mental health of the Asian American community. Dr. Wang is an affiliated faculty member of the MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness. Here’s a list of resources in the community for those that
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