PARENTING 07/23/2018 02:28 pm ET “Why won’t my partner help me as much with the baby?” By Caroline Bologna It’s no secret having kids changes everything. That includes your relationship with your partner. After becoming parents, couples face both expected and unforeseen challenges ― from the division of tasks to the lack of sleep to the limitations on intimacy. We asked a group of therapists to share the most common relationship concerns they hear from their patients who are new parents. You may find some consolation in their answers if you’re a new parent yourself. “Parenthood is putting a strain on our relationship.” “Couples almost always experience significant relationship stress upon becoming new parents. With limited sleep, changes in work schedules (and limited parental leave), and the huge responsibility of caring for a vulnerable little baby, many couples find themselves … [Read more...] about The 9 Relationship Problems New Parents Bring Up The Most In Therapy
Therapy
Art a form of therapy to Highland mixed-media creator
Art came to Kelly Wittenberg at a dark time in her life. She’d lost her job, and then lost her father. But in a time of sadness, the Highland artist found hope and inspiration through the mixed media angels she makes. They gave her comfort, and upon taking them to art fairs and galleries, she found they made an impact on others, as well. “It was a form of therapy for me,” says Wittenberg, who had never made art before, nor had any formal training, but found joy in the creation process. As she continued on the path of her newfound passion, she took her work to a gallery for feedback, and then began taking her pieces to art shows. Advertisement “A big part of me I’m sharing with the public and that makes me really happy,” Wittenberg says. “That’s what I stuck with and after finding success, I was no longer looking for another job.” Working in her home studio, Wittenberg prefers to work quietly and maintain focus. Each … [Read more...] about Art a form of therapy to Highland mixed-media creator
In Hopkinton, horseback riding becomes therapy
Carmel Horangic, 8, of Concord, who is autistic, makes the hand sign for “stop” or “halt” while riding Gideon as instructor Kathy Mauzerall walks alongside during a hippotherapy session at Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center in Hopkinton on Saturday, July 14, 2018. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff) ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff Carmel Horangic, 8, of Concord, who is autistic, helps guide Gideon back to the barn near the end of a hippotherapy session at Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center in Hopkinton on Saturday, July 14, 2018. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff) ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff Carmel Horangic, 8, of Concord, who is autistic, reaches out to touch a pole while riding Gideon during a hippotherapy session at Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center in Hopkinton on Saturday, July 14, 2018. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff) ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff Carmel Horangic, 8, of Concord, who is autistic, helps feed Gideon a … [Read more...] about In Hopkinton, horseback riding becomes therapy
Proton cancer therapy competition beams up
Beaumont Health's proton beam center celebrates first year with double number projected patientsMcLaren's proton beam center could open by this fall after three-year delayMedPAC report describes proton therapy as "low-value care;" Beaumont, McLaren disagreeCompetition is getting ready to heat up in Michigan for a controversial new form of cancer therapy.Michigan's only active center for the treatment, called proton beam therapy, in Royal Oak celebrated its first anniversary, while a second center in Flint may open this fall, some three years after it was completed.All that's happening as a federal report questions proton beam therapy's value over traditional radiation therapy. Beaumont Health's Proton Therapy Center in Royal Oak treated more than 107 patients since it opened June 28, 2017, far surpassing its conservative projection of 40 patients, said Craig Stevens, M.D., Beaumont's chairman of radiation oncology.Stevens said Beaumont attracted more than double the patients it … [Read more...] about Proton cancer therapy competition beams up
Parkland Students Are Getting An Official School Therapy Dog
U.S. NEWS 07/21/2018 02:53 pm ET River will be providing emotional support for students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Florida high school where 17 people were killed in a mass shooting is getting a therapy dog to help students who need emotional support. River, a 3-month-old female Bernese mountain dog-poodle mix, has been adopted by Ray and Diana Haneski. Diana is a library media specialist at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where she helped shelter 50 kids during the attack. Now she’ll be able to take River into the school for anyone who needs comforting. She told NBC 6 after meeting the dog Thursday that “it’s magical.” As she tries to prepare herself to return to the school, she said, “River’s going to help in the future with a lot of struggles and trouble.” A mini bernedoodle like River averages 30 to 45 pounds (14 to 20 kilograms) fully grown. Download … [Read more...] about Parkland Students Are Getting An Official School Therapy Dog