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SPRING FEVER
Douglas Haymaker, Ph.D
Stephanie Haymaker, Ph.D
Spring is symbolic of so many
things. It is often viewed as a
time for rebirth and renewal.
The tender new leaves that form
on the trees or the fragrant buds
waiting to burst open into beau-
tiful flowers remind us how this
is a time for growth. The days
are longer, warmer and brighter.
Even our clocks have sprung for-
ward! It’s hard not to notice the
infectious effect that is often
called “Spring Fever.” Perhaps
it’s a PERFECT time for you to
use this season to your advan-
tage and make some important
changes in your own personal
growth.
Are you aware of facets of your
life that you would like to
change? Do you want to
improve a relationship whether
it is with a spouse, family mem-
ber or even co-worker? Are you
contemplating making a change
but not sure or too afraid to
start? Have you been dealing
with issues that are beyond your
control such as a death of a
loved one, addiction issues or
abuse?
Perhaps you are simply feeling
sad, anxious, angry or over-
whelmed and not really sure
why. This can be the most frus-
trating dilemma of all.
Psychotherapy can help with all
of these issues and many more.
Emotional well-being is a process
and sometimes you need help to
get started or keep you on track
to achieve your goals. Some-
times you need assistance just
figuring out what your short or
long term goals are.
With our help, we can assist you
in identifying issues that may be
problematic and then help you
figure out the best strategies for
you to cope with them. This may
include learning to identify trig-
gers and develop a better
method of handling them. Per-
haps, it might be beneficial to
enhance your problem-solving
strategies or negotiation skills.
Unsatisfactory
relationships
whether it is with a spouse, child
or co-worker can often be
resolved with better communi-
cation skills. There are many
different ways to manage a situ-
ation and we can help you fig-
ure out which ways work best
for you.
So, while spring is still in the air
why not consider allowing your-
self to benefit from this time of
natural renewal? While you con-
template your spring cleaning
chores around your gardens or
closets perhaps you could take it
one step further. Put yourself
and your mental well being on
your “to-do” list and take
advantage of all that this season
of new beginnings has to offer.
Dr. Douglas Haymaker is a licensed clinical
psychologist with over 20 years of clinical
experience. He is presently a partner at Hay-
maker and Haymaker Psychological Services,
a private practice setting where your confi-
dentiality is assured, in Bridgewater, NJ. He
attended college at Brown University and
graduate school at the University of Florida in
Gainesville, FL. Areas of specialization include
relationship issues, coping with transitions
such as loss and divorce, and the assessment
and treatment of AD/HD, anxiety, depression
and PTSD. He also performs psychological,
neuropsychological and educational evaluations.
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