By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- News Flash! Simone Biles of the USA 2020 Olympics Gymnastics team took herself out of the Olympic competition due to Mental Health concerns. KUDOS, Simone! One of the best athletes in the world, confident enough to choose herself first. Simone: Super successful at work (gymnast), ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- In celebration of PRIDE last month it seemed perfect timing to talk about being good being out. Yes, coming out to your family and friends about your sexuality-orientation or identity...or both! Some of you took the brave step to let others know who you are ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- Confidence! That feeling of self-assurance, poise, courage, coolheadedness...the appreciation you have of your own abilities and qualities.Often we overestimate others' confidence and doubt our own. It is human nature. Can I do this? Should I do that? What will they think? Confidence isn’t a sense ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- Resiliency is the ability to go through challenges positively. Dealing with life’s upsets in a way in which we learn something helpful or useful. Resiliency is not necessarily “bouncing back” but “bouncing forward” with new skills and insights...moving forward, creating a new and improved normal. ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- We’ve talked about healthy boundaries - the behaviors and words that make us feel safe and comfortable...but what do you do and say when you feel unsafe or uncomfortable? First, if you ever feel unsafe, that is the time for big words and big action. ...