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Wall St. Bros Get Infected by Flakey LA Fad
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about Wall Street bros being really into crystal healing right now on NYPost.com. She’s quoted as saying: “This is still a quest for material things. They’re still spending money on buying the most expensive or rarest...
read moreConcerns over online challenges trend after Bronx girl doused with boiling water
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about online trends after girl gets doused with boiling water on Pix11.com. She’s quoted as saying: “The judgment teenagers have unfortunately is not a very wise one, very often,” Dr. Kathryn Smerling, a family therapist,...
read moreAn Ugly Divorce Can Affect A Child’s Long-Term Health
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about how an ugly divorce can affect a child's long term mental health by Fatherly.com. She’s quoted as saying: “Any kind of anxiety caused by divorce or separation can and will affect a child’s physical health,” explains...
read moreResulted In Happily Ever Afters
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about first date marriage proposals that resulted in happily ever afters on BravoTV.com. She’s quoted as saying: “People have a sense of intention. Now's the time,” says Dr. Kathryn Smerling Ph.D., L.C.S.W. in New York City....
read moreWhat Does It Mean If I Don’t Feel Connected To My Baby? Your Feelings Are Valid & Common
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about not connecting with your child post partum by Romper.com. She's quoted as saying: Bonding leads to attachment, and "attachment is the lasting psychological connectiveness between human beings," writes Dr. Kathryn...
read moreTaking Vacations Could Improve Your Salary And Productivity, Study Finds
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about how vacations can improve your salary and productivity on ibtimes.com. She’s quoted as saying: Not using vacation days also deteriorates your health. “The mental and physical benefits of taking time off work include...
read moreWhy Taking a Vacation Is the Best Thing You Can Do For Your Career
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about how taking a vacation is the best thing you can do for your career on NBCNEWS.com. She’s quoted as saying: “The mental and physical benefits of taking time off work include improved sleep, a better headspace, more...
read moreAsk Yourself These 4 Questions Before You Even Think About Cheating
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about asking yourself these four questions before you even think about cheating on Women'sHealth.com. She’s quoted as saying: The first things you should think about are the ramifications if you get caught—because chances...
read moreHow To Survive Your First Vacation As A Couple
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about ways you can make your first vacation as a married couple more enjoyable on Bustle.com. She’s quoted as saying: Going on vacation as a couple can be a thrilling opportunity. Not only that, it's a great way to show...
read moreVideo Shows Woman With Head Stuck In Subway Door In The Bronx
Dr. Smerling was recently quoted in a piece about a news story about a woman who gets her head stuck in an elevator on newyork.cbslocal.com. She’s quoted as saying: Psychologist Kathryn Smerling said Neal’s analysis was spot-on. “We are living in a desensitized...
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