What Do You Think About Me?

By Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about you.  Yes, you.  There’s a lot of you in the city.  I see you in the park, at the bodega, on the bus, and even in the bathroom at Chinese restaurant that I like.  It seems like you never really leave me alone.
It’s not that [...]

Holiday Mindfulness: Tips for Making It Through the Season

By Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.
I’ve been feeling pretty shell-shocked lately. There’s a lot happening in my life and the city. Budget problems and economic woes dominate the headlines: MTA is facing a serious budget shortfall, Mayor Bloomberg wants to withhold annual rebate checks for homeowners, and companies are laying off workers daily. [...]