bonniecoopersmith@gmail.com

413.386.8966

My office is located in the center of West Springfield, 10 Central Street

Hi ~ Unfortunately, I do not expect an opening for a month or so. My practice is small, I accept new couples when a current couple "graduates". If you are interested, email me (better than calling). We can start to get to know each other a little through email, and, you never know, maybe a couple will complete treatment earlier than anticipated. I know that coming to therapy is not easy. We have all made mistakes, poor choices, have said and done things that we want to "take back". I know that I certainly have! It's only human ~ People develop and change throughout life. Sometimes this brings couples closer, other times, it can pull them apart. I can help you both, while you find your way back to feeling better about each other. This is especially important when a relationship experiences a crisis that affects trust and communication. Strengthening a relationship is not easy and it requires a partnership among the 3 of us. You will have homework between sessions. I will support you 24/7. After we meet, if either of you don't feel like we "click", I totally understand. If you want, I can help you find a better match.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Seasonal Affective Disorder (not just the blues)

Feeling moody?  Irritable? Tired? Hungry?  Down in the dumps?  Maybe it's not just THE BLUES.  This is the time of year that Seasonal Affective Disorder (also called SAD) rears it's ugly head.  Diminished sunlight can produce changes in the brain's chemistry leaving you feeling miserable. SAD can interfere with your job, the quality of your relationships, your self esteem, sleeping and eating patterns, and so much more.  SAD  is a type of depression that typically occurs during this season, and can last into Spring.  SAD can steal your energy and cause you to have a negative outlook on life.    The good news is that SAD is a very treatable problem.  For most people short term intermittent therapy along with vitamins and increased (artificial) daylight can make a world of difference. Others may need medication to banish these  blues.   
If you find that you often get into a funk around this time of year, don't suffer on your own or  "tough it out".  Help is readily available.
Take care of yourself
~Bonnie~





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