By Carrie Jones, LCSW Parenting in Shanghai can be a real paradox, at the same time both infinitely easier and infinitely harder than it would be back home.  On the one hand, many moms (or dads in some cases) who had to work in their home country are able to stay home with the kids … Continued

By Carrie Jones, LCSW Welcome to Shanghai for those of you who are newly arrived and welcome back for those of you who are returning!  How do I even begin to capture all the feelings you might be experiencing?  Emotions and responses to life here are as varied as each unique expat here, depending on … Continued

By Carrie Jones, LCSW Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a blend of two effective forms of psychotherapy: cognitive and behavioral therapy. According to CBT, our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors, and that it is the interpretation of a situation, rather than the situation itself, that drives our response. So by changing the way we think … Continued