If your children are fighting frequently, family therapy may be able to help. Sibling aggression and bullying are usually the result of an unhealthy family dynamic. That’s why the whole family needs to seek help. Focusing on just the victim or just the aggressor will not ultimately solve your family’s […]
Five Signs Your Child Will Benefit from Seeing a Boca Raton Psychiatrist
Just like adults, many kids and teenagers struggle with mental illness. In fact, according to the CDC, 20 percent of children and teens struggle with a mental illness. If you think your child or teenager is struggling with a mental illness, our Boca Raton psychiatrist is here to help. When […]
Parenting Techniques
Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs in the world, if not the toughest. It’s also one that doesn’t require a degree. How wonderful would it be if along with a positive pregnancy test came a free intensive parenting techniques program! Oh sure, there are tons of books on parenting […]
How do Psychologists Differentiate between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder?
Commonalities Between Borderline Personality Disorder And Bipolar Disorder For the average person with some knowledge of psychiatric disorders, it may seem like there are many commonalities between borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder. If it seems that way, it is because there are. Like many psychiatric diagnosis, certain symptoms may […]
Stop Dieting!
Advice From Dr. Kranzler on Living Healthy Whoever I speak to about dieting tells me that it’s misery, plain and simple. It’s also confusing as it seems that everyone and their mother have a completely different way of dieting. Those who I’ve spoken to have tried diets that tell you […]
Effects of Divorce on a Child
It is an unfortunate fact that no matter the circumstances and age of a child, divorce has a profound effect on them. A child’s parents are the basis for their emotional stability and once the union between them is dissolved, it leaves them vulnerable to a long list of potential […]
What is Depression?
Creativity and Depression Some of the most famous celebrities have struggled with Depression. The list of these celebrities includes Jon Hamm, Owen Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Princess Diana, Angelina Jolie, Zach Braff, Sheryl Crow, Anne Hathaway, J.K. Rowling, Hale Berry and Jim Carrey. In addition, many of the greatest artists and […]
Choosing a Family Therapist in Boca Raton, Florida
These days, families come in all shapes and sizes. Gone are the days of the traditional nuclear family with a mother, father and 2.5 children. There are two parent families, single parent families, blended families, families with multiple generations under one roof, families with one child or 8 children…you name […]
Improve Self-Esteem
One of the most common issues I address with my patients is how to improve self-esteem. Though most patients come to therapy with other struggles as their prime concern, self-esteem is usually a significant contributor to the issue or is a result of the issue. This becomes a challenge as an […]
Helping an Anxious Child Get Over Their Fear of Water
The other day I was speaking with a friend who told me a story about how he helped his nephew get over his fear of water. It was in this one story that the key to helping children overcome anxiety was beautifully shown. My friend was taking care of his […]
