Although I am a psychologist who is particularly interested in motivation, I have had uneven success with initiating and sustaining healthy changes in my own life. At present, I am struggling to adopt a predominantly plant-based diet, though I continue to be a moderately serious triathlete. When people set a goal, their choice is […]
Back to School Anxiety
I know I am not alone when I admit that I am nervous about sending my 5 year old to kindergarten this year. I mean, lets be honest, 2021, COVID or not, sending your first kid on their education journey is a bit nerve wracking. To be fair, it does not get easier after […]
June 2021 Mask and Lobby Update
The Center for Disease Control has recently updated its guidance for vaccinated individuals. The CDC now says that vaccinated individuals can go maskless in most places, indoors and outdoors. Currently everyone ages 12 and up is eligible for covid vaccination. Throughout the pandemic, the health and welfare of staff, clients, and families has been our […]
Co-insurance
Understanding health insurance can be confusing, so Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC. has put together this explanation of insurance co-insurance. What is co-insurance? The percentage of costs of a covered health care service you pay (ex. 20%) after you have paid your deductible. For example, your health insurance plan’s allowed amount for an office visit is […]
Copayments (Co-pays)
Understanding health insurance can be confusing, so Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC. has put together this explanation of insurance copayments (co-pays). What is a co-pay? A fixed amount (example $20) you pay for a covered health care service after you have paid your deductible. For example, your health insurance plan’s allowable cost for a doctor’s office […]
Deductibles
Understanding health insurance can be confusing, so Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC. has put together this explanation of insurance deductibles. What is a deductible? The deductible is the amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay. For example, with a $2,000 deductible you pay the first $2,000 of covered […]
Summer Practice Plans May 19, 2020
The staff at Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC has developed a plan to both meet the emotional and psychological needs of our clients and the physical safety needs of our clients. We expect the following plan to be in place throughout the summer. The plan may be modified over time as circumstances change. Tele-Therapy We will […]
Gap Year
As many of you know, I am the lucky parent of a senior, Cassidy, and a sophomore, Ben. I also work with several high schoolers from across the area. I have been hearing more and more about seniors taking a “gap year” and delaying college admissions for a year. To some, this is their solution […]
Social Media Etiquette During Uncertain Times
I am a member of several Facebook groups, some of which I actively participate in and some of which I occasionally glance at. I am a firm believer that one should only post to social media what they would be comfortable with the world seeing because even with privacy settings, anything on the web is […]
Pandemic Parenting Playbook
We all know these are unprecedented times. As one parent put it, “You can burn the old parenting manual because it no longer applies.” That is so true. All those parenting books have advice based on some sort of ideal that does not exist even in the real world, yet alone the pandemic world. Parenting […]