Bernie Michael Glintz

My belief is that some issues in life, i.e., decisions, fears, etc., are closing in on you and are increasingly difficult to escape from. Being able to postpone or avoid them are much more difficult.

Yes! Crying every day may represent underlying or unconscious issues, emotions etc. that you are not aware of. Therapy may help you better better identify what is going on.

The quick answer is yes. Gradual exposure assists in desensitization. I also recommend therapy in exploring underlying factors that make for the compulsions

The key issue is to acknowledge how long in duration have you been experiencing depression. Perhaps you should visit you doctor to rule out any medical causality. If the results are negative, it would suggest the reason for depression would would be psychological and consulting with a therapist would be recommended.

People who suffer from anxiety are unconsciously very fearful of the future--ie what will happen (the new job) and thus need to control whatever goes on in their lives at all times. Perhaps the patient does not need to know how are will be treated but rather, have faith in the therapist. CBT is probably most popular but viewing anxiety as a symptom and hence discovering its underlying root causes is a sound approach as well.

I would suggest exploring and investigating the underlying causes of this symptom in therapy. Also addressing the stress and better ways to manage it

I would suggest CBT for your mother as psychoanalysis is quite long term and costly

I believe it may speak to a perceived loss of power and/or being compromised in ego strength, influence, abilities, skills, etc., that foster helplessness and weakness.

I would suggest yes and no. Through the support of of competent therapist the child via language and interpretations by the therapist, could assist in the child's understanding why his parents are divorcing. Importantly, the child should be made to understand that it is not his/her fault and moreover assured of love and mitigate fear of parental abandonment. Where I oppose this lies in the age of the child and not being able to understand the issues, conflicts and emotions that would invariably manifest in such a meeting. The could be terrifying and rouse enormous guilt, anxiety, and confusion. I believe that a child could attend this type meeting if the parents are mature enough with respect to controlling their emotions while simultaneously look out for the best interest of their child. This might be too naive and gullible since this rarely occurs. Sadly, a child attending such a session creates blurry boundaries that is complicated where the focus should be on the parental relationship having lesser to do with child. The latter could better understand it all at a later age.

I would suggest that you go and see the counselor there is nothing wrong or dishonourable about asking for help all world today with all the stress and demands and challenges make life pretty hectic and difficult at times. Speaking to someone who is objective that can allow you an atmosphere to vent and offer different perspectives on your perceptions can always help perhaps seeing three things through a different lens could ameliorate your stress and anxiety even welcoming guidance from a counselor with a fresh pair of eyes can help you view things in an alternative way that could be quieting comforting and supportive. The byproduct of this experience can recharge your batteries and offer a new Fresh Outlook. By all means I support the idea of you making an appointment with the counselor after all what do you have to loseSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Yes! Cognitive approaches are essential in healthy couple's communication. Often, what is said in a relationship is not what is meant. This "intent vs. perception" breakdown can often lead to the downfall in marriages and/or all relationships. Clarifying messages and cognitive distortions is a key component as a therapist in working with couples.

Bernie M. Glintz