Author: yourejustadumbass

She is a Behavioral Scientist and Clinician with 17 years of experience in mental health, behavioral science, and public health. She is the author of a very tongue-in-cheek relationship wellness blog, "YOU'RE JUST A DUMBASS", to help people select and maintain healthy relationships and avoid some of the difficult life lessons that one encounters in suboptimal relationships. On http://yourejustadumbass.com, she shares techniques that she developed to help clients with creating relationship wellness in their lives. She holds an MSW from the University of Michigan and a BA from Hunter College. She has been featured on FOX, NBC, HuffPostLive, ABC, PR Newswire and Vista magazine.

Why women should be more like men

September 24, 2013 yourejustadumbassCognitive reshifting

Ladies, we have to be more like men. Let me tell you why. I’m commuting to work, minding my own business and trying to get some work done. When all of a sudden a random[…]

How to stop being single!

September 6, 2013 yourejustadumbassDating

Fall is near which means summer flings are over and fair weather friends are gone. Now, it’s time to focus on what you want in a relationship. Here are a few tips if you looking for[…]

Who you date is a function of your self-esteem

July 23, 2013 yourejustadumbassCognitive reshifting

I have heard many clients throughout the years tell me that they can’t date someone that they really like because they are out of their league. I’m here to tell you that does not exist.[…]

In Honor of the Boston Tragedy

April 17, 2013 yourejustadumbassBoston tragedy

I am deeply saddened by the Boston Marathon tragedy. While most of us look at tragedies in the negative way that they really are, the positives are that: 1) we strengthen our relationships and communities, 2) seek to assist families[…]

Are you secretly dating any of these types?

April 3, 2013 yourejustadumbassCognitive reshifting

Most relationship failures are related to some unresolved pain caused by someone else that you may have repressed. Most of the time when we are dating we don’t realize that we’re learning more about ourselves.[…]

Wow! I am in awe of these exceptional bloggers & awards!

March 22, 2013 yourejustadumbassGratitude

I am always honored and moved by exceptional bloggers nominating me for awards. I feel truly awarded by their thoughtfulness, support, and inspiration. I have had the honor of being nominated for these outstanding awards:[…]

Top things you can do to ensure your happiness.

March 20, 2013 yourejustadumbassCognition

In honor of International Happiness Day, I have compiled a list of things that either reminds us of what happiness can be or what we can do to get to a state of happiness. People[…]

It’s not you, it’s me. It is you. The 3 D’s to help you get closer to that ideal person.

March 4, 2013December 2, 2017 yourejustadumbassCognition

Relationships can be challenging because of the things that are unresolved within us. We learn more about ourselves while we are in relationships through mirroring or confrontation of our true selves. This sometimes causes hurt[…]

Watch the premiere of play ideal date! An Official Hangout on Air during Social Media Week!

February 22, 2013 yourejustadumbassDating

I have recently had the honor of being an Official Hangout on Air during Social Media Week. A special thanks to Google, Google+ Social Media Week, Concentric Media, Nicky Yates for the opportunity to premiere my new online dating concept![…]

Want to spice up Valentine’s Day?

February 14, 2013 yourejustadumbassDating

It’s Valentine’s Day and whether we are in a relationship or not, this holiday is designed to remind us about love. Love is not just an emotion, it’s an ability. So, let’s rightsize this holiday[…]