Karen Sherman
Ph.D.
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Relationships Expert
Karen Sherman Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Relationships, lifestyle issues, stress reduction
- Career Focus
- Psychologist, Media Expert, Author, Speaker, Presenter
- Affiliation
- CW Post University
Dr. Karen Sherman is a licensed psychologist in NY. She’s had a private practice since 1982 with a specialty in relationships.
Karen’s work very much reflects the knowledge she has gained from her own personal experiences. From these experiences, Karen brings not only a very keen awareness of others but a genuine authenticity to all of her work. There are two main areas in which she puts her energy: relationships/marriage and in assisting people achieve their greatest potential.
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Fighting Brings You Closer to Your Mate!
Let’s face it ... not many people like conflicts; they’re unpleasant. But it’s also unlikely that when you’re in a relationship with someone for a long time, that the two of you aren’t going to run into some snags along the way. After all, even if you’re from the same ethnic and religious background and have even come from the same neighborhood, you’ve been raised by two different families. The result is that you’re going to be different.
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All Ya Need Is Attention
Sad as it might be, most marriages do not turn out to be the picture that you expected as you stood gazing into one another’s eyes and exchanged your vows. Do you find yourself having thoughts like the following?: X The spark has long since gone. X If it weren’t for the children you might ...
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All Ya Need Is Attention
Sad as it might be, most marriages do not turn out to be the picture that you expected as you stood gazing into one another’s eyes and exchanged your vows. Do you find yourself having thoughts like the following?: X The spark has long since gone. X If it weren’t for the children you might ...
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Great Expectations May Really Not Be So Great For Your Relationship
When you get involved in anything, there are always expectations that you have about the situation or person. Here are some examples: X The college I’ve chosen to go to is going to be really difficult. X The project I’ve just done may not meet the standards of the committee. X My blind ...
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Viva La Difference!
When a marriage first starts out, it is full of vitality and excitement. Of course, there are adjustments to be made, but most couples are on their best behavior making lots of efforts. And then the “honeymoon” is over and the work begins. The hardest work in any relationship is the bridging ...
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And Baby Makes Three And A Whole Lot More…
Most marriages include children. Certainly, kids bring joy and add love to the family unit. You wouldn’t have it any other way. But, often, on a day-to-day basis, children also add stress. As a matter of fact, research indicates that the years when couples are raising their children are the ...
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Rewire Your Brain To Manage Knee Jerk Anger and Over-Reactions
Do You Seem to Get Caught Up in the Same Old Reactions? Have you ever blown up at your spouse only to realize—after the smoke cleared—that you might have over-reacted just a tad? Maybe you learn that you haven’t been invited to your uncle’s friend’s sister’s birthday party and you behave as if ...
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Karen Sherman
What you see is what you get, the only thing that changes is you get more of it.
You can't control anything or anyone; the only thing you can control is your reaction.
Contacting Karen Sherman
How to get started
Dr. Karen really tries to stay "in touch." To get started with her, use the contact form on either of her two websites: www.ChoiceRelationships.com or www.drkarensherman.com.
Other highlights
Karen blogs for ThirdAge.com and writes a column for HitchedMag.com. Additionally, she offers workshops,teleseminars,and speaks on these topics. Karen is a frequent guest on national radio and her expert opinion has appeared in numerous publications (Family Circle, Woman’s Day, Men’s Health, Schenectedy Gazette, Woman’s World, L.I. Newsday, Sly, Self, The Bridal Book, Crain’s NY). In the past, she enjoyed being the relationship expert on the Bo Griffin Morning Show.
She also serves on the faculty of an undergraduate department in psychology at a local university.
Her memberships include American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, Nassau County Psychological Association. She’s certified as a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and a National Family Life Educator and belongs to The National Registry for Marriage Friendly Therapists.