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Entries by Sean Grover
Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places? How to Break the Broken Heart Habit
By Sean Grover, LCSW Last summer, I attended a concert by a famed singer-song writer. When he took command of the stage, you knew you were in the hands of an old pro; someone who had spent a lifetime in the spotlight. But as the concert unfolded, I started to feel distracted; his many bows […]
The Beacon School
March 19, 2014 Dear Sean, Thank you so much for coming to speak at The Beacon School this past week. Your presentation was, in a word, great. The way you spoke to the parents, listened to and answered their questions, and interacted with them was really amazing. These are very sophisticated New York high school […]
LAB Middle School
Dear Sean, Thank you for being a panelist for our middle school round table. You are generous with your time, experience, and insight. So many parents need to engage in these conversations and it is always comforting knowing others face the same challenges. Thank you for being such a empathetic facilitator. Sean Grover delivers again! […]
Do You Resent Happy People?
Once upon a time there was a bird that lived in a cage in dark shadowy room; then one day his cage was moved outside. For the first time he see birds flying free. He watches them dive through the air, sing and play; he sees small birds wrestling in trees, large birds cooing and […]
The Holiday Survival Kit: How to Manage Your In-Laws
Why holidays are a financial bonanza for psychotherapists. If you adore your in-laws and delight in their company, consider yourself one of the lucky ones and read no further. But if the thought of spending time with your partner’s family has you activating your body armor and bracing for impact—then this article is for you. […]
Is Your Kid a Technology Addict?
Technology Without Supervision? A few months ago, I was leading my therapy group for struggling college students; young people who feel socially isolated and alone. Some have dropped out of school, some white-knuckled their way through only to graduate and half-heartedly look for work while living with their over-accommodating parents. While struggling to help them […]
Is Your Therapist Helping Your Enough?
Beyond the Honeymoon with Your Therapist Is your weekly appointment just a time to vent? What do you do when your therapy seems to be going nowhere? Chances are you came to therapy because you wanted something – something you felt you couldn’t achieve on your own. You were unhappy or discouraged; maybe you felt […]
What’s in Your Basket of Troubles?
By Sean Grover, LCSW A Parable… Once upon a time, there was a lost man who carried around a basket of troubles and wandered the land calling out,“Who will help me with my basket of troubles?” Many pitied him, some laughed at him, but no one helped him. Then one day a king passing by […]
Staten Island Technical High School
May 13, 2014 Dear Mr. Grover, On behalf of Staten Island Technical High School and the PTA parents, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for taking the time to visit our school. Your Workshop on “The Bullied Parent” was excellent, informative and insightful. Your warm and inviting personality truly engaged the parents. They […]