Julie Bindeman, Psy-D's Profile

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: dcjohn "All good things come to an end." "Parting is such sweet sorrow." The Long Goodbye... As tried and true as these phrases are, there is a reason that they endure. Something humans are innately poor... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Let's Make a Date

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: dcjohn Date Night. Two easy words that constitute really wise advice. How many couples actually follow it? Last summer, world divorce rates were released per 1000 people. Guess where the United States ranked? First. Not really... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Thanks

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: dcjohn Recently on Facebook, I noticed that friends of mine had posts that started with "Day 15: I'm grateful for..." For the month of November, they diligently have been posting about what they are thankful for.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Post-Election Bliss

Therapy Tuesday photo by: miscellaneaarts I, like many people, are ready for the election to be over. Not beause we feel so strongly about a candidate, but because it means the end of the awful barrage of ads. As if... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Tricks for Treats

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: dcjohn October 31st. Such a magical night for children and their parents. Until the bags of candy are brought home and the gorging begins. Then, parents become the "bad cops" when they try to put a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at CurrentMom

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The Doctor to the Rescue?

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Admit it. We all do this. Even me. We have some sort of perceived child crisis (of whatever magnitude) and we head to do research. After all, someone out there must be able to tell us... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2012 at CurrentMom

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The Myths of Psychotherapy

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Various sites Who has considered at some point in their life to seek out psychotherapy treatment? OK, who is able to admit that they sought out these services? Interestingly, in the year 2012, there is still... Continue reading

Posted Sep 25, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Are You Ready for Some Football?

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Julie Bindeman It's that time of year...football season. And whether you like the game or hate it, it is undeniable that it is an American obsession. Weekends across the country are dominated by football. On Fridays,... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2012 at CurrentMom

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School Bus Exhaust and Other Memories

Therapy Tuesday: Photo By: Ian Britton As Summer draws to a close, our senses notice familiarities of the season: the screeching of brakes from a school bus, the sight of longer traffic delays, the smell of new school supplies, the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2012 at CurrentMom

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In a Blink

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Julie Bindeman It's amzing how no matter what you do, no matter how hard you try, time still passes. Time is a strange thing: while each moment can be different than ones that proceeded it, they... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Got Inspiration?

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: dcjohn Here I am, faithfully constructing my CurrentMom posting, and I'm coming up blank. It's not like the world has taken a hiatus from current events. There are the Olympics that have us captured--via 5 hour... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Days of the Living Dead

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Library of Congress Recently, the news speaks about real life “zombies”--people that consume the flesh of others of their species. Certainly these stories are gruesome and sensational. I would make the argument that their premise is... Continue reading

Posted Jul 17, 2012 at CurrentMom

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To Spank or Not to Spank

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Julie Bindeman, Psy-D The controversial question: should you spank your child gets some more input. Recent research, reported by the LA Times, shows a correlation between childhood spanking and an increase of mental health issues as... Continue reading

Posted Jul 3, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Daddy the Super Hero

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Julie Typically, this blog focuses on moms. Today, we are shifting to dad. We expect a lot from our dads. They are the providers. They make us feel secure in a warm embrace. They clean up... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2012 at CurrentMom

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What to Expect

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Santiago Nicolau Mom's don't get a sick day. Dad's don't either. And children are fairly indiscriminate about sharing their germs. Ironic, as sometimes, it's like pulling teeth to get them to share anything else. One thing... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2012 at CurrentMom

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The Mommy Gospel

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Wonderlane Periodically, it seems that motherhood was actually inscribed as a "how to" manual, like The Bible. Of course, there are many interpretations, and many devotees proclaiming that they have The Answers if you follow their... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Mothers Day and Cheating Dads

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: www.chromoz.com via Flickr Cheating isn't anything groundbreaking. Maybe it's not exactly the topic that a woman wants to think about, especially the week leading up to Mother's Day. So it's interesting timing that AshleyMadison.com is "reporting"... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Emotions and Logic in Conversation

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: TaulPaul Car trips can be interesting things. Spending time together as a family in a confined environment can bring out resourcefulness as well as frustration. Sometimes simultaneously by different people. Last weekend, we were stuck in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Just Keep Swimming...

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: (ariel) Dori, from Finding Nemo, is a wise fish. The above is her advice. When she feels anxious, it becomes her mantra. When she is happy, it's her jig. It comes to my mind in this... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2012 at CurrentMom

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The Making of a Milestone

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Lars F In the past few weeks, it's been particularly hard to parent amidst the news chatter that we all invariably soak up. (Despite many of my attempts to ignore the news, it seems to creep... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2012 at CurrentMom

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I Am Woman...

Therapy Tuesday Photo By: Horia Varlan What makes a woman? This is a question that has been asked over time, and with each generation, the answer changes. Even within a generation. So what makes a woman unique these days? Different... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Pouring on the Guilt

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: asleinbe Shortly after a woman becomes a mother, she is hit with a new emotion: "mommy guilt." Mommy Guilt is like a super-sized version of guilt, only especially for moms. It doesn't discriminate between working moms,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Friendship Wars

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: burgenschenker [ in slow motion ] It starts off young. The moniker of "best friend." My 4-year-old is not immune to this, and while he has a stable "best friend," it can be hard to keep... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2012 at CurrentMom

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The Interminable Waiting Game

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: Dalo_pix2 I'm noticing that winter tends to be a season of waiting. Waiting for the weather to warm up or the days to get longer. Waiting for colleges to let you know if you should start... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2012 at CurrentMom

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Stress in America

Therapy Tuesday Photo by: bottled_void Last week, the American Psychological Association released their annual survey looking at our Nation's pulse. Literally. The study is geared towards assessing America's Stress levels. Where do we stand? The good news: stress hasn't risen... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at CurrentMom

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