By Cara Wheeler, PsyD Grief is strange. I mean, we all think we know what grief looks like until we experience it, and then sometimes it doesn’t look or feel the way we expected it to. Grief is different for everyone, and there is no “right” way to grieve. I had a patient tell […]
Mental Health Tip: Assertive Communication
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD Assertiveness lies somewhere in between “don’t be a bully” and “use your voice.” For some people, acknowledging that other people’s needs matter as much as their own is tough. Then, some don’t use their voice because they don’t think their needs matter. How do we communicate in the middle? How do […]
Mental Health Advice: Don’t Give Up!
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD As I have said before, I coach myself daily, and recently the phrase that I have been repeating to myself is, “Don’t Give Up.” I say this because, truthfully, part of me is so spent and tired that I want to throw my hands up and walk away from responsibility. I […]
Let’s Talk Birth Control
With all of the different birth control types available today, you might be having a hard time choosing. Many women default to the pill because it’s affordable and easy to get a prescription, but oral contraception might not be the best fit for everyone. Several types of birth control are designed to fit different […]
Mental Health Tip: Stop Failing and Start Learning
By Dr. Cara Wheeler When I get the opportunity to talk to kids in my office, they are often confused when I tell them, “Some of the smartest people ask the most questions.” As a child, I was typically afraid to raise my hand in class because I was terrified of looking “dumb.” I thought […]
