Why do so many people keep making the same mistakes in their careers, relationships, and personal lives, even when they know better? This week, I sat down with Dr. Larry Waldman, a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 45 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. Over nearly […]
The Vancrux Podcast – Host Jeevan Matharu Episode Description: In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Larry Waldman, a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with over 45 years of experience helping children, teens, couples, parents, and adults navigate anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm using solution-focused approaches. Recently semi-retired from private practice in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. […]
For many of us the resolutions we make on New Year’s Day become a thing of the past by January 15. There are a few simple steps we can take to keep our resolution(s) alive. 1. Be Specific Too often we resolve to develop a grand, amorphous plan—like “spend more time with my kid” or […]
Seniors are sexual! Living longer doesn’t mean you have to think older. Don’t allow ageism to dampen your sexuality. The greatest killer of senior sexuality is lifestyle. If no intercourse–then outercourse. Relationship issues and senior sex. Senior dating.
By Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Many parents struggle with conversing with their adolescent. Attempts at communication often result in yelling, slamming doors, feelings of resentment, and a sense of hopelessness that issues can be resolved. Below are nine strategies to enhance communication with your teen. 1. Praise Positive Behavior Usually when a parent approaches their […]
Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Clinical, Forensic Psychologist When I began counseling parents in the early 70’s, then as a school psychologist, it was often necessary to warn of the harmful effects of spanking and/or paddling as a common discipline method. Today, the pendulum has swung to the other extreme, as parents are not effectively […]
By Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Psychologist, Trainer Resistance training (weight lifting) is far more popular than yoga. It is rare, especially among men, to find people who do both. Having spent thousands of hours in the gym for the past 50 years and a hundred hours on a yoga mat this past decade, […]
By Larry F. Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP Clinical, Forensic Psychologist As you approach the age of our nation’s life expectancy, it’s natural to begin to consider end of life issues. How you might “pass,” is one of those considerations. My Zeide, as we called him, my paternal grandfather, was a strong, active man till the day […]
The pandemic has changed the way psychotherapy is currently provided. My local listserve is burning up with colleagues talking about the problems, ethical factors, insurance questions, the extra energy required, and more, regarding telehealth. In business it is said that in a crisis many people suffer but some people become wealthy. For example, delivery companies […]
A major revelation to me from the current virus is the sad state of our digital system. Because many of us are house-bound, we are using the Internet more often for information, entertainment and socialization. Presumably due to this significantly increased demand, I regularly experience sites that don’t work, buttons that don’t function, pages that […]
