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Karen Sherman

Karen Sherman

Relationships, Marriage, Caregiving

Dr. Karen Sherman, a licensed psychologist in New York, has been in private practice for over 20 years. Her focus is relationships/marriage and helping people achieve their greatest potential. Karen is the author of Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last, and Mindfulness and The Art of Choice: Transform Your Life which focuses on enabling people to let go of old reactive patterns to empower their own choices. She also contributed to "Self-Improvement 101, Vol. 2," writing a chapter about overcoming stress.

Let’s Do the Turkey Trot and Really Enjoy

Posted November 19, 2009 6:24 PM

Since my posts come out on Thursdays, I decided to write today's post about Thanksgiving. My guess is that most of you, like me, will be otherwise engaged on the actual day and might not get a chance to read this post.

Thanksgiving, traditionally, is supposed to be a day where we give thanks. So in order to help you be in the right frame of mind for that day, it seemed I should address it today rather than after it has passed when you will more likely have a chance to read this.

The downside

For many of you, it may seem difficult to give thanks. Certainly, there are so many who have been directly impacted already by the ill effects of the war. Others live with the anticipation and unknown ... also quite devastating. Read more…

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Are You There?

Posted November 12, 2009 1:25 PM

One of the things I used to hate when I was a little girl was hearing my grandfather -- or for that matter even one of my parents -- refer to things in the past. Well, not really things in the past so much as the use of the expression, "In my day ..." I sort of promised myself that when I got older, I would refrain from employing that expression.

It's probably a really good idea that I made that pact with myself because in my life time, there has certainly been an enormous amount of change. I'd be forever saying it to my kids and they already find me so annoying; I certainly don't want to add to it.

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I'm a manager at a small office and am starting to wonder if my employees' "sick days" are related to trouble at home. Is there a way I can help without interfering in their personal lives?

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It has even been shown that issues at home will have consequences on attendance. Many people end up staying out because they’re so upset. And ... Read More...

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Intelligent Relating

Posted November 06, 2009 1:25 PM

Some of you may know that aside from my private practice, I also teach Psychology at an undergraduate level at a local University. One of the topics I cover is Intelligence. The widely accepted opinion now is that there is a much broader definition of intelligence than years ago. We now know that there are many different types of intelligence; it's not just what the intelligence test measures. Read more…

See Also: intelligence, knowledge, mistakes

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Take One for the Team

Posted October 29, 2009 3:37 PM

I have a confession to make. And I must honestly admit that I wouldn't make this confession if it weren't for the fact that there was an important lesson that I want to share with you. So, based on the greater good, here goes: I watch "Desperate Housewives."

What do I get out of it? Nothing -- except pure mindless relaxation. That was until last night's episode where a particular lesson was offered. And then, today, a client came in and we were working on an issue. As I tried to explain my point to him, it reminded me of last night's show. That convinced me to communicate my insight with you as well.

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Speak Up

Posted October 22, 2009 12:52 PM

Today's post is going to be a bit unusual. The topic may seem different than my typical ones. And ... the tenor of it may also appear unlike the one I usually take. What is the same is the motivation for writing it. This blog was spurred on by a somewhat personal situation.

Though I try very hard in life to be a nice person and to approach others in an understanding way, there are times that it is necessary (yes -- necessary) to be more forceful.

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Can You Forgive and Forget?

Posted October 15, 2009 1:09 PM

By now, most of you have most likely read articles or books regarding the concept of forgiveness. And, hopefully, if you've been hurt, you've been able to forgive. Kudos to you!

But, then, there are probably many of you who are still unable to forgive the person who has caused you pain, who has emotionally wounded you. It is for you that I write this blog. I have planned to deal with this subject for a long time because I truly believe that when you do not forgive, you are hurting yourself.

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