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What Is 'Gaslighting'? Examples and How to Deal With It, According to Psychologists.
It's been rising in fame for a while, being tapped as the American Dialect Society's "most useful" new word in 2016 and Oxford University Press' second-most popular new word of 2018. The term isn't new, though—we'll get to that. Yet, its rise continued, culminating in its 2022 honor as Merriam-Webster's "word of the year."
The buzz around gaslighting has led to confusion about the term's meaning. Make no mistake, though, gaslighting is harmful and, yes, legitimately toxic. Understanding the definition of gaslighting, signs, harms and how to heal can help you protect yourself. Let's sort fact from fiction. What is gaslighting, really? Psychologists explain gaslighting's meaning in simple terms and provide concrete examples and tips for coping with it in relationships.
Gaslighting, in a simple definition, is a form of abuse. "Gaslighting is essentially when one person tries to use mental manipulation to cause another person to doubt their perceptions and point of view," explains Dr. Jephtha Tausig,
Ph.D., a clinical psychologist. Gaslighting. It's hard to go even one nightly scroll without someone on TikTok raging about the unfairness of it all. Indeed, gaslighting has become a buzzy term on social media and in popular culture at large.
Sad Fishing
FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reached out to Dr. Jeptha Tausig for her advice on a new social media trend among teens called "Sad Fishing."
"It's certainly possible that some people might be using this as a way to get more attention, gain followers, or generate more buzz on social media. The posts are often dramatic and cryptic, indicating that they might hurt themselves or others. Clinical psychologist Jeptha Tausig says that exaggerating your emotional state online to generate attention could be more than just attention-seeking behavior; it may be a sign of serious mental health issues. People may also use this as a cry for help, trying to reach out and get assistance when they're suffering or hurting. She recommends always reaching out to trained professionals for help."
6 Ways to Rebuild Intimacy After Cheating, According to Therapists
“Validating each other’s emotions is important during any stage of a relationship. But it’s particularly critical after cheating in order to start constructing a foundation for emotional intimacy,” says licensed clinical psychologist Jephtha Tausig.
If Your Child Gets Stranger Anxiety, These Strategies Could Help.
Dr. Jeph contributed to a Stranger Anxiety story on Very Well Mind titled “If Your Child Gets Stranger Anxiety, These Strategies Could Help.” The story helps to define the normal developmental process in children.
Your six-month-old baby used to have no trouble being dropped off at a babysitter, but now she wails and won’t leave your arms. Or maybe your toddler won’t let you put him down and clings to you for dear life, especially when meeting new people. All of these are signs of stranger anxiety, which is a normal developmental phase for babies and toddlers. Still, even though it’s totally normal, it doesn’t mean it isn’t distressing. We get it: going through a stage of stranger anxiety with a little one can be challenging and confusing.
Stranger anxiety usually starts in the middle of the first year of life.2 “Stranger anxiety is relatively common in children, usually developing around 6-8 months when a child begins to realize that primary caregivers are not necessarily always present 24/7,” explains Jephtha Tausig, Ph.D. clinical psychologist.
Is ‘Therapyspeak’ Ruining Your Relationships?
Dr. Jephtha was quoted in a story for Everyday Health to share insight on when using therapy speak can harm a relationship outside of a Therapy Session. “You can recognize therapy speak because it’s a language that’s borrowed from either someone’s own therapy experience or what they’ve read, heard about, or watched, notes Jephtha Tausig, Ph.D., a New York City–based clinical psychologist. She says she’d define it as: “Anything technical, uses jargon, and is not common in everyday communications.”
The 7 Things a Narcissist Always Does at the End of a Relationship, According to Psychologists.
Dr. Jephtha is included as a contributor in an article on Parade.com speaking about narcissistic behavior.
You came. You saw. You dated a narcissist. You're over it—or perhaps you have a sneaking suspicion that they are over you. Either way, preparing for what's to come post-breakup can be useful because, with a narcissist a breakup may not mean it's officially over (at least not in their heads).
"They are usually quite preoccupied with themselves—their wants and needs—and have a sense of entitlement, a need for continual admiration and relative disinterest in and disregard for others’ feelings and emotions," says Dr. Jephtha Tausig, PhD
Is 16 Too Young To Try Alcohol? Mom's Decision Splits Opinion.
There may not be a right or wrong time to introduce a child to alcohol, but clinical psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig suggests that the most important factor is having open communication when discussing the rules.
She told Newsweek: "While it could be argued that allowing children to taste or experience alcohol as older teens is best done in the safety of one's home, what is very important is that parents discuss their family's rules about this beforehand. " Tausig added that parents need to "present a united front," especially if there is any family history of addiction. If both parents are clear on what they are or aren't allowing, it's easier to help guide their children through those difficult years.
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Kourtney Kardashian's 'attachment style' of parenting can leave children with emotional problems for life, experts have told DailyMail.com.
'The DailyMail reached out for Dr. Jeph’s point of view. “From a practical standpoint, continual presence of parents is impossible: no parent can be perfectly responsive to their child all the time,' says Dr Jephtha Tausig, a clinical psychologist working in New York City.
'There are times when parents need to pay attention to other things, and it can be helpful, particularly as they get older, for children to become more comfortable with delaying their gratification.'
Not being able to delay gratification can stop children from developing a healthy amount of patience, according to Dr Tausig.
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What are the signs of Narcissistic Abuse?
“Narcissistic Abuse can cause depression and anxiety, shame, hypervigilance and feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness.” Dr. Jeph
Abuse of any kind can have long-lasting negative impacts on a child. Some are visible, while others are not. And verbal abuse is quite difficult to recognize. Therefore, it is essential to stay alert and aware of the signs and effects of verbal abuse on children to get the help they need. If any child you know is suffering from verbal abuse, reach out to them and get the support they require. Help them understand that they do not need to put up with such hurtful talks and stress and raise their voice against painful remarks. During this time, you may also provide them with extra love and care to support them emotionally.
New Yorkers are feeling the impact of wildfire smoke.
Fox 5 news reporter Kendall Green contacted Dr. Jeph for her thoughts and feelings about the wildfire smoke in New York. "It does not matter your background doesn't matter where in the city you live. We are going through this together and are all equal in the face of this fire smoke experience.
Mother Nature has a way of all equal in front of these experiences, such as hurricanes, the global pandemic, and the impact of 911. The shared experience reminds us of our limited control, and people understand one another's experience because they are experiencing it together and simultaneously." says Dr. Jeptha Tausig.
Loneliness and Isolation
Fox News Reporter Sharon Crowley contacted Dr. Jeph for her comments on the Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, as he has advised that Loneliness and isolation are now a public health crisis. He says, "Loneliness can increase a person's risk of heart disease, dementia, and even premature death, lacking social connection. It is as dangerous as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day."
"Loneliness has been likened to one of the more painful human experiences, and the pandemic has escalated this feeling. For the 18- to 24-year-old, COVID occurred at some developmentally extremely important times. Many missed rites of passage, things like graduations, proms, and other life-affirming milestones." says Dr. Jeph
What to Do and What to Say When Someone Insults You
Dr. Jeph says, “Sometimes, not taking an insult seriously is the most effective way to respond (i.e., “Oh, you know he/she/they always say silly things”). It allows you to assign less or no weight to the insult, possibly even the person themselves.
However, if you decide it is important to take up the insult (i.e., it is worthy of a response), consider what sort of response you want to make. Do you want to use humor, sarcasm, factual evidence, etc.?
This may depend upon the person who has made the insult, as well as any audience you or they may have. It’s also important to consider the likely reaction(s) you may get from the person themselves and any others. Whatever it is, how you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
The Correlation Between Autism and Disordered Eating That Everyone Needs To Understand
Research suggests an overlap exists between autism and eating disorders: Around 20 to 35 percent of women with anorexia, compared to just one percent of the general population of women, meet the criteria for autism. Finally, another common feature of autism is “over-reliance on routines and more rigid thinking, which usually comes with 'rules,'” explains licensed clinical psychologist Jephtha Tausig Ph.D. This, she says, can translate to rigid behaviors around food.
Setting New Year’s Goals for 2023 - Fox 5 NY reached out to Dr. Jeph to discuss how to approach setting goals.
Dr. Jeph’s four tips and a link to the story are listed below.
Give yourself a sense of balance, and don't emphasize things you didn't achieve the previous year.
Ease into resolutions and make them easy to accomplish. Don't set yourself up for potential failure with major changes that may be more difficult to achieve in a shorter period.
Focus on things you are grateful for to balance those that you are interested in changing
Divide your goals into smaller, more achievable steps with realistic time frames. Celebrate each of these small steps along the way!
We Asked Therapists and Parents: How Early Is Too Early for a Kid to Have a Boyfriend or Girlfriend?
So how soon is too soon for kids to start doing the boyfriend/girlfriend thing? And when can they graduate to actual dating? I went to a Clinical Psychologist (PhD) and two Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) for some expert advice, plus pooled parents across the country, and the answer is… it depends. Experts and caregivers pretty much agree that there is no single age where dating becomes acceptable, and that it’s more about your child’s maturity level and understanding. Read on for more nuance on the subject.
How to Get a Handle on Your Holiday Depression
“While the holidays can be a wonderfully festive time, for those who are sad or depressed, they can also be more difficult as they look around and see others who are happy and received messages about how they should be happy but may just not be feeling that way themselves,” Dr. Jephtha Tausig, a New York City-based clinical psychologist, tells SheKnows. “This can lead to anxiety and more depression.”
How to Set Boundaries With Parents.
Articulate what you are and aren’t comfortable with in a respectful manner
Boundaries are important in general, as they are the guidelines or rules we make for ourselves as adults. This is also important with parents as we become fellow adults and that we are determining boundaries for ourselves instead of having them imposed upon us as they were when we were children.
There aren’t specific rules here. It’s more about what we are and aren’t comfortable with ourselves. It is important to know where our parents leave off, and we begin and vice versa. Articulating this in a polite and respectful manner is always possible.
"Sittervising" Is Trending: Here’s Why It’s Good for You and Baby.
How does sittervising help you and baby?
Despite the guilt and anxiety that comes with sittervising, experts do say this trend is actually helpful for both parents and baby. More commonly known as solitary play, experts say sitting back and allowing your child to play without you helps baby learn essential developmental skills.
“Solitary play helps with being comfortable alone, with personal self-expression without an audience or partner,” says Jephtha Tausig, PhD, a New York City-based clinical psychologist. “It balances the experiences children have with others.”
Pandemic Anxiety during the Holiday Season.
She said, "People started to feel more confident at the beginning of fall due to the combination of vaccines becoming readily available and the booster rollouts. However, with the new variants and the greater rate of infections we see globally, we are starting to get anxious all over again. The situation has drastically changed since NYC was the epicenter in 2020; booster shots are now readily available to almost the whole U.S. population. The news reports are well-meaning, and they're not trying to make our holiday anxiety worse; they are meant to protect us." Dr. Tausig recommends getting your information from reliable sources and taking a break from social media to avoid feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertainty.
The threat of Covid-19 and Omicron variant causing anxiety this Holiday Season.
Fox 5 NY reached out to Dr. Jeph to share her thoughts on the latest pandemic fatigue and the anxiety before the holidays.
"I'm hearing from colleagues and seeing an uptick in people's anxiety, uncertainty, and depression this season impacted by Covid news. Anxiety and depression become a clinical issue when feelings cross a line from being transitory to more long-term and meet the criterion for a diagnosis. It depends on the degree that they affect our functioning."
If you're thinking about seeking out mental health services, Dr. Tausig said "the process can be overwhelming. You can check with your insurance, you can also check with your current health care providers and you can check with some local universities and colleges, and medical centers that have mental health teaching and training programs. They often offer services at reduced rates. What’s important is finding appropriate support to help alleviate your stress and provide ways to better cope with this season's anxiety."
How Often Do Couples Argue or Fight in a Healthy Relationship?
Dr. Jeph said, “What is important to know is that all relationships have some conflict – that this is inevitable because two minds are not always perfectly in sync (nor would we expect this).
How are things getting resolved (or not)? Is the couple consistently having the same conflicts repeatedly? Do they move past current conflicts and on towards new ones? If a couple is struggling with this, there are ways to assist them.”
Poll: 1 in 7 Americans have ended friendship over vaccinations
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig says people are discussing vaccine debates with their loved ones more and more, she adds it becomes even more difficult amongst family members.
"I think that you have to be very thoughtful," says Tausig. "I think that you need to weigh everything about the friendship--how you feel about the person, your history together."
What’s the Link Between Autism and Anxiety?
Dr. Jeph shares her perspective on Autism and Anxiety in this story for Healthline Magazine.
Research suggests that anxiety is more common in autistic people. A 2019 study of sibling pairs indicated that about 20 percent of autistic people had anxiety compared with about 9 percent of the population controls.
“Many [autistic] people are fully aware they’re struggling in ways their peers may not be, and that they have some sensitivities and issues that their peers may not,” says Dr. Jephtha Tausig, a New York City-based clinical psychologist.
Gaslighting
Dr. Jeph was asked to contribute to Fox5 NY’s report on Gaslighting. She said, “It is something by which somebody causes you to question yourself.” The majority of the time, it can be deliberate, and it is a way for a person to undermine another person’s perception of a previous event. Dr. Jeph suggested, “if you are aware that someone is deliberately gaslighting you, then you might want to take their comments less seriously.”
Fight Body Shaming
A new billboard in Times Square is at the center of a body-shaming controversy. The debate is picking up online as some female celebrities are doing public with their own struggles with weight and body image. “ Dr. Jeptha Tausig, a Clinical Psychologist, says,” body shaming can force someone to reconsider who they are and how they present themselves. The thing to remember is how much do you want to weight this topic and how much emphasis do you want to put on what the other person is thinking.” She said, “ taking the high road is usually the best option.”
From Screen to Seen: Lessons on Cultivating Defiant Joy and Supporting Young People in a Post-Pandemic World
I have been proud to be a supporter of this organization for the past six years and honored to have received "The Dancing Classrooms Humanitarian Award in 2015." Dancing Classrooms offers a way for children to express themselves with movement, which is increasingly essential and never more so since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr.Jeph’s recent comments here “I think it would have been just so much more complicated than it already has been if there weren't outlets like the Dancing Classrooms available to our children and our teens. As we've heard mentioned today, creativity is open to everyone, and I think encouraging creativity for everyone makes a huge difference when processing daily life. It's universal; it is part and parcel of who we are as human creatures and so providing outlets and avenues for personal joy is invaluable for everyone." Said Dr. Jeph on the recent “Defiant Joy,” a virtual online conversation moderated with Mickela Mallozzi and panelists Renny Fong, PS 130M's Principal, Yaicana Peña Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education Program Coordinator, Dr. Derrick Leon Washington, a Cultural Anthropologist Specialized in Dance & UN Senior/Regional Human Rights Fellow at UN Headquarters and Dr. Dennie Palmer Wolf WolfBrown Principal Researcher. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Facebook for Kids
Fox 5 NY reached out to discuss a plan by Facebook that is in the works, and the social media giant is developing a version of Instagram aimed at pre-teens called Instagram for Kids. Dr. Jeph, "I think that this is potentially is problematic. In some cases, it can be difficult for parents to wean their children off of their reliance on technology and Instagram while encouraging the younger generation to go outside, play, and be children."
Vaccine hesitancy is still a problem.
"The newness of the vaccine is a contributing factor. Typically, when we hear about previous vaccines, they've been years in development. The COVID vaccine process happened so fast some people, as wonderful as it has been, question the approval process. The general population is still somewhat concerned about the approval process and keeping the public informed of updates with clear communication is very important. " says Dr. Jephtha Tausig, Clinical Psychologist.
Recovering social skills as COVID pandemic winds down
Fox 5 New York reached out to Dr. Jeptha Tausig for her insight into how to reenter daily life. The story, after over a year of living under COVID restrictions, reactivating your social skills as the nation reopens may be a little bit awkward. Psychologists say that the thought of socializing or meeting people is beginning to not even occur to those who’ve been working or having virtual meetings at home. Dr. Jeph says, “This is going to be something that for some people is going to require a little bit of thought and perhaps gradual re-entry just have to be patient with the different comfort levels of others.” bit.ly/3ewdyjf
100+ Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Psychiatrists Come Together To Help You Start A Conversation Around Mental Health & Make Mental Health a Priority For Self & Family
Dr. Jeph was invited to join this panel and conversation moderated by Purvi Tantia - International TEDx Speaker & Business Coach to Women Entrepreneurs has put together a marvelous summit to help mompreneurs to prioritize mental health for themselves and family. There are over 60 sessions with experienced professionals sharing wisdom to help you. bit.ly/3vQHTRq
What Are the Different Parenting Styles?
Some parents expect their kids to do exactly what they say, no questions asked. Others micromanage every aspect of their child’s life in an effort to keep them safe and set them up for success. And yet others embrace a laid-back approach, allowing their offspring to make their own choices on just about everything.
If more than one of these approaches resonates with you yet none seems like a perfect fit, that’s OK. Although psychologists and parenting experts frequently attempt to sort parents into neat categories, “I think very few of us fit into rigid buckets, and people can swing between the various styles,” says Jephtha Tausig, PhD, a New York-based clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center. You might find yourself shifting based on your child’s age, your child’s temperament, or even the time of day.
Fox 5 NY News reached out to Dr. Jeph regarding a rise in suicide amongst students learning remotely.
We have seen an increase in individuals and families seeking services. Dr. Jephtha Tausig says, "remote learning gives many students the feeling they're going it alone, and they can start to withdraw. You want to look for changes in sleep; you want to look for changes in eating patterns also if they are no longer enjoying things that they used to take pleasure in if your child seems to have low energy if it's difficult even to get them to smile the way they used to and after feeling lonely from learning alone". bit.ly/2ZtxGeD
Fox 5 NY reached out to Dr. Jeph about late a newly coined phenomenon called Revenge Bedtime Procrastination.
Dr. Jeph said, "The natural separations and the natural boundaries between various aspects of our lives have essentially become so thin. We fall into a trap and feel anxious or overworked, worried, or out of control. It's an attempt to give yourself a breather to provide yourself with some decompression time, which is very hard for many of us to get these days because everything is intruding and everything kind of separation between work-home life." bit.ly/3djz0sx
Children’s Calming Toys - what your need to know from Parentology
Jephtha Tausig, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, believes calming toys can help a range of children with self-soothing. “These toys can be especially helpful for children suffering from autism, attention-deficit disorders, anxiety, and other sensory processing disorders,” Tausig tells Parentology.
That being said, Tausig doesn’t want parents to think these toys are the only method for settling their children. She recommends coupling calming toys with other options, depending on what your child’s needs are at the time. A soothing bath, punching bag, or even a fidget spinner can all also help children in mild a state of emotional turmoil. While both Lopez and Tausig believe calming toys can benefit children suffering from various sensory processing disorders, Tausig wants parents to know not every child will experience the same level of relief. bit.ly/3avkcVS
Depression in Kids: How to Recognize Symptoms and Get Treatment
Depression usually doesn't have one direct cause; rather, it results from a combination of different factors. "Looking for a 'smoking gun' or assigning blame is not helpful and can be counterproductive in the treatment process," says Dr. Tausig "Very often, children become depressed because of stressful life events, such as a severe illness or passing of a beloved relative, peer, or pet, especially if several of these occur within a relatively short time frame." bit.ly/2nmDOW0
Silver Lining During Covid-19
Fox 5 New York reached out to Dr. Jeph during the recent December 2020 snowstorm. "Depending on the snow, the school situations, depending on COVID protection, it may be possible for kids to go out and play," It may be possible for families to enjoy some special times." said Dr. Jeph bit.ly/34nPudS
Remaining Vigilant with Safety this Holiday Season
Dr. Tausig was asked to share her insight into remaining vigilant with safety during the holidays and the upcoming weeks before a vaccine arrives in the United States. She says, "It is because the status of the COVID-19 crisis is uncertain; it makes it very hard to continue to sustain our vigilance." Dr. Jeph is advising her patients to keep in mind that this way of life is not forever. “We know there is an endpoint; the current situation will not last forever. The difficulty is we just don't know how much longer we have to hold on." bit.ly/3mv3U3a
Staying Home and Healthy this Thanksgiving
This year Fox 5 News created a survey asking New Yorkers what some of the positive aspects of staying home safely this Thanksgiving. Dr. Jeph offered a multi-dimensional perspective, sharing, "this break might improve the holiday for those who typically struggle this time of year. I think it helps in terms of the comparisons and maybe some of the competitions related to annual family gatherings." bit.ly/3lxcYmR
How Your WFH Setup Can Make Or Break Your Work-Life Balance
"While it can be very tempting to spend the workday in your pajamas working from your bed or couch, it’s also important to think about putting boundaries around your work time and your workspace," clinical psychologist Jephtha Tausig, Ph.D., tells Bustle. If you're uncomfortable, it can be hard to focus. But if you're too comfortable, your brain is getting “chill” cues instead of “work” cues, she says. bit.ly/3lJii7a
Anxious over Coronavirus? Here are 4 tips for calming your brain
The world has changed a lot in a short period of time. The number of diagnosed novel coronavirus COVID-19 cases continues to increase. Schools, sports leagues, and big events are shutting down. Shoppers are hoarding food, cleaning supplies, and toilet paper. And there’s uncertainty about people’s jobs. It’s not surprising that anxiety related to the outbreak is on the rise too.
Dr. Jephtha Tausig a clinical psychologist based in New York thinks it’s important to consider all the possible causes of stress a person is dealing with in order to better understand and treat their anxiety.“Older individuals are often facing difficulties with their health and the health of significant others; changes in their lives such as retirement; changes in their personal lives as friends move away, become ill, or pass — all of these things can increase an older individual’s anxiety.”The changes that can occur later in life can be stressful and can lead to new triggers of anxiety that deserve attention, Dr. Tausig said. bit.ly/2Hzyk4G
Why You Shouldn’t Start a Sentence with Any of these 10 Phrases…
Dr. Jeph speaks with the Contributing Editor, Catherine Holecko at Reader’s Digest, discussing key phrases that should not be used in a conversation if you'd like to have your message clearly understood. “Why You Shouldn’t Start a Sentence with Any of These 10 Phrases Don't undermine your message, or your relationships, with these instant conversation-killers.” bit.ly/2GGFrIn
How to Get a Handle on Your Holiday Depression
“While the holidays can be a wonderfully festive time, for those who are sad or depressed, they can also be more difficult as they look around and see others who are happy and received messages about how they should be happy but may just not be feeling that way themselves,” Dr. Jephtha Tausig, a New York City-based clinical psychologist, tells SheKnows. “This can lead to anxiety and more depression.” bit.ly/3ak2Xah
Teens and Social Distancing
The discussion of Teens and Social Distancing at School this Fall 2020. Dr. Jeph weighs in on the need for teenage generation to connect safely as kay part of their development. She encourages social distancing, family support, and letting your child explore safely. It is always important to keep the dialogue open and flexible between you and your teens. See the interview here: bit.ly/32P7k8e
Dr. Jeph weighs in on a new phenomenon called Doomscrolling with Fox 5 New York.
It is swiping from one grim stressful news story to the next you cannot help yourself it is an urge that you can't stop even though it is filling you with anxiety and making you miserable, causing stress and even depression. "Doom Surfing and Doomscrolling make us feel as though the world is collapsing around us. When in fact it is not it's also important not to lose sight of all of the positive things people helping one another people working to help one another all the volunteer efforts," said Dr. Jeph bit.ly/3eBWKGp
Families and Communication during Covid-19 in quarantine
Dr. Jeph speaks to Fox News about children being in quarantine and how to tackle it as a parent. “It is required for our own mental health and that of our children not to try to stick to the old schedules which don’t exist anymore. If you start to try to enforce something on every single little thing you are going to end up not only yourself feeling exhausted and burned out and frustrated. It is probably also not going to be so helpful for your children” said Dr. Jeph. bit.ly/38xYfoH
Calming your brain with 4 practical tips
Anxious over Coronavirus? Here are 4 tips for calming your brain. ” It is important to take in trusted information and create a balance that you can manage and share with other loved ones,” says Dr. Jeph. See the story below and some mindful ideas: bit.ly/3d6xuHB
Exercise and Happiness
Dr. Jeph comments on Fox5’s story regarding personal health, wellbeing, and keeping the body healthy and in shape is another key element of mental health. if you're approaching making money as a bit of a game like backgammon or monopoly it certainly could activate perhaps some of the reward centers of your brain it's not going to have the same physiological benefits and you're not going to get the same feel-good experience that comes from exercise. bit.ly/2Vr2Wdd
How Four-Day Work Week Affects Your Brain?
Dr. Jeph speaks with Bustle echoing her colleague’s sentiments saying “a shorter workweek could cause anxiety for some of us concerned about completing the same workload in a shorter workweek.” The story: bit.ly/2IePMsi
Fox 5 News reached out to Dr. Jeph to share her insights into Digital Clutter.
The story discussed the fear behind what prevents us from deleting meaningful images, important emails or other significant texts takes up important memory on our devices. Dr. Jeph said, “it is a new year and new decade and the perfect time to make room for all of the wonderful things in the future.” bit.ly/2FUKkcF
Why We Shouldn’t Make “We” Resolutions With Friends Or Partners.
Bustle talked to an expert about the effects of making “we” resolutions with friends or partners, and we were backed up by clinical psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig, who was quick to say that it’s crucial to speak only for yourself when setting intentions for the new year. bit.ly/2ugdFvM
Bustle wanted to talk to an expert about how to be thoughtful with your resolutions.
We’ve all found ourselves somewhere in February feeling lost and discouraged for not keeping up with our lists. All it takes is one goal not met to throw us into a spiral of negative thoughts. As we suspected, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig, the lists are the problem, not us. The traditional resolution format is flawed, and it’s time to rework it to our advantage. Read her insight here: bit.ly/2PEvblv
What Happens To Your Brain When You See A Cute Dog…
Dr. Jeph shares her thoughts on the biological and psychological effects of having a puppy in your life with the Bustle Community. Read the story here bit.ly/2LjSKxC
How to talk to children about mental health.
We tend to think of mental illness as being a “grown-up” issue. Whether it’s lack of information or wishful thinking, we hope that conditions like depression are things our kids won’t need to deal with until they are much older—or, even better, not at all. The truth is that children’s mental health issues are common. bit.ly/2XE9Bjq
How to calm down your brain when anxiety takes hold
How to calm down your brain when anxiety takes hold was the question posed to Dr. Jeph for online publication, Considerable. Dr. Jeph said, “Older individuals are often facing difficulties with their health and the health of significant others; changes in their lives such as retirement; changes in their personal lives as friends move away, become ill or pass — all of these things can increase an older individual’s anxiety.” bit.ly/2OD5m3w
Is my Child Depressed? All About Childhood Depression…
If your child seems sadder than usual, learn how to spot the signs of childhood depression and get the proper treatment. Dr. Jeph contributed to this story for Parents.com: bit.ly/2nmDOW0
How to Spot and Treat Anxiety in Kids…
“How to Spot and Treat Anxiety in Kids, According to Child Psychologists Often, the signs of anxiety in kids aren’t what you’d expect.” Dr. Jeph shares five parenting tips with the Good Housekeeping reader addressing the topic, “If your kid is anxious, take these steps.” bit.ly/30aW2s4
“How to Deal with Stress at Work”
“How to Deal with Stress at Work” is the topic for this article on Bustle.com “Psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig also suggests buying back or foot support or even requesting an ergonomic chair, or try a standing desk option. If lighting is an issue, and you can’t change the entire office’s light bulbs, set up a desk lamp instead.” See the story bit.ly/2zeVOEx
Crowd Panic in Times Square with Fox 5 News
Dr. Tausig speaks with Fox 5 News after a crowd panics over a loud popping noise from a motorcycle backfiring in Times Square. Dr. Jeph says, ” In the wake of recent shootings, this type of reaction is due in part to the mass shootings plaguing our subconscious thoughts.” Please see the story bit.ly/2KEWvfP
How To Take Care Of Yourself When Your Parent Is Dying?
How To Take Care Of Yourself When Your Parent Is Dying? “Doing things that you enjoy and find restorative is very important,” said Jephtha Tausig. See the story on LIFE magazine here: bit.ly/2KLzk4z
Talking about Adoption with your kids – When, How and Why it matters.
Talking about Adoption with your kids – When, How and Why it matters. Dr. Jephtha Tausig suggests explaining to your child(ren) how much you wanted them, and the steps you took to bring them into your lives. “Very often, these conversations will build greater trust between you and your child.” see the dialogue here bit.ly/32jgd8V
Stranger things is back and how to speak with your children…
STRANGER THINGS IS BACK: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW: “Even if your teen tells you they’re ready to check out the series, they may not be.” Licensed psychologist Dr. Jephtha Tausig tells Parentology kids can have trouble determining their own maturity. Bit.ly/2Jx48nR
Artificial Intelligence and children…
Dr. Jephtha Tausig, a child psychologist, told FOX 5 NY that artificial intelligence can be a tool but it cannot replace human interaction and analysis. The topic and story “Using artificial intelligence to detect depression and anxiety in children” bit.ly/3afhF1U
Dr. Jeptha Tausig, spent time with Fox 5 Reporter, Reagen Medgie discussing the new social platform called Gaming. Dr. Jeph says” Gaming is a positive way to connect with a group of friends that they may not have connected within everyday life.” Story here bit.ly/2RBEceD
Dr. Jephtha Tausig speaks to Fox 5 reporter, Stacy Delikat about summer seasonal disorder. They explore signs of depression and advise to seek help if you are feeling the Summer Blues. See the story here: bit.ly/2ZM6Xbc
How Often do Couples Argue Or Fight in a Healthy Relationship? In Upworthy, Dr. Jeph explores the boundaries of relationships. She says, What is important to know is that all relationships have some conflict – that this is inevitable because two minds are not always perfectly in sync (nor would we expect this) bit.ly/2XEt2rJ
In Bustle, Dr. Jeph says, “therapy can give you the tools needed to work on certain problems and make informed decisions with a healthier mindset. But a therapist can’t tell you what to do, which roads to take, or what you need to do in life.” bit.ly/2wPpyqi
Is there any way to emotionally prepare for parenthood? Dr. Jeph explores the time it takes for new mothers to settle into their new life, hormones, and relationships for the New York Times. Read the story: nyti.ms/@EOd6vs
Dr. Jeph offers some insight into the Fox News 5 team about colleagues that put on a false smile in the workplace. She recommends rather than an after-work cocktail to do something that releases energy and makes you personally happy inside. Ideas range from the simple dog walk to family games to create your own personal joy. bit.ly/2UWCxnU
Dr. Jeph shares timely advice with listeners of the radio station @1067Litefm in New York who may be wondering if they’re suffering from winter blues, or could it be something more serious, and shares simple things people can do fight off any feelings of sadness this time of year. Listen to the discussion ihr.fm/2Texz0I
Dr. Jeph shares her thoughts with FOX 5 about Helicopter parenting in 2019. Tausig feels, “having the right balance and communication is the key to success.” goo.gl/3iVkux