Rita Bigel-Casher
LCSW, PhD
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Dr. Bigel-Casher is a coach for better living, and utilizes a wide range of healing models personally tailored to meet the needs of any given client. She has had advanced training in a number of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing,) SE (Somatic Experiencing,) MBSR Meditation (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction,) Writing from the Heart, Ericksonian Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotionally Focused Couple,) Sex Therapy, and Biofeedback.
State licensure: LCSW Clinical Social Work. PhD Industrial Psychology. Membership: American Red Cross Mental Health Disaster Team (ARC/GNY), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), New York Milton H. Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis (NYSEPH), EMDRIA International Society, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and The Author's Guild. Dr. Bigel-Casher has taught at Hunter College School of Social Work, The Postgraduate Center for Mental Health and was Director of the in-house treatment for family violence at Scarsdale Family Counseling Service.
Dr. Rita has appeared on CNN and OPRAH and other TV shows. Her work has been discussed on Fox News, Eyewitness News, the New York Times, Newsday, Bride’s Magazine, Cosmopolitan, and Mademoiselle to name but a few. email: rbc@RitaCa Help.comwebsite: www.RitaCanHelp.comFree Articles & Book Excerpts
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Relationship Advice for Women
If I can tell you one thing that will improve your relationship with your partner or spouse, whether you are gay or straight, regardless of your age and how long you've been together, it is this: DON'T CRITICIZE. Sometimes I think that we women have a genetic pre-disposition to be unkind, albeit we think it's in a nice way, and we either ask for our partner to change, or tell him or her that we are not pleased with their behavior or their look, or the way that they talk, or smile, or their hygiene, or the way that they walk or talk, or the way that they say a particular thing.
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Am I Worth It?
This question came up for me yesterday when I decided to make myself a healthy lunch. As I was assembling the ingredients that included, lettuce and basil from my deck garden, sliced strawberries, blueberries, shredded carrots, snap peas, walnuts and boiled shrimp dressed with a lovely olive oil that I bought out of a keg in a local specialty store, and champagne vinegar from Trader Joe's it occurred to me how much work this was. It literally took 40 minutes to wash, dry, prep, and clean up after myself. That seemed like an extraordinary amount of time to make little ole' me lunch.r
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8 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
8 Simple Ways to Control Stress! Simple modifications in posture, habits, thought, and behavior often go a long way toward reducing feelings of stress and tension. Here are 8 quick and simple things you can do immediately to help keep your stress level under control. 1. Control Your Anger: Watch for the next instance in which you find yourself becoming annoyed or angry at something trivial or unimportant, then practice letting go - make a conscious choice not to become angry or upset. Do not allow yourself to waste thought and energy where it isn't deserved.
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How to Survive a Depression
How to Survive a Depressionr An individual may at times experiences a sense of feeling down which can be a form of depression, especially if it lasts for an extended period of time. If this mood is atypical, it may reflect an extreme reaction to everyday problems, during a particularly difficult crisis in a person’s life. The causes of depression are complex and vary. They could be attributable to recent stressful events, unresolved past experiences, and even biology.
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A Formula for Relieving Relationship Stress
Relationships, which are the spice of life, often create feelings of inadequacy and pain which interfere with the sense of well-being that we all strive for. When faced with interpersonal conflict, we tend to either blame ourselves or the other. There is a third way. Accept the ...
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The Politics of Dating
The Politics Of Datingn"Those marriages generally abound most with love and constancy that are preceded by a long courtship." Joseph Addisonn Whether you are single, widowed, divorced or about to be, pursuing love can be more fruitful when you are open to the many exciting opportunities it ...
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The Art of Active Listening -- A Magic Bullet to Healthy Relationships.
Listening is hard work. Countless thoughts interrupt our focus, distracting us and blocking our understanding of one another. All too often, we are more interested in expressing our thoughts, than in hearing someone else’s. Obstacles to good communication magically melt away when we learn how to ...
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The Art of Dealoing with Difficult Children and Becoming Effective Parents
Having three children, three step-children, seven grandchildren, and the added experience of nearly thirty years as a Family Therapist and Coach for better living, I can tell you that I know a little bit about parenting. Are there difficult children? You bet! However, in the majority of cases the greater difficulty lies with parents who need a little extra help and education. Wouldn't it be wonderful if were all required to get a PhD in childcare before getting pregnant. That will never happen, I'd
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