As a child therapist, I have had the privilege of working with countless children and their families over the years. One of the most common issues that parents seek help with is their child’s social struggles. Childhood is a time of exploration, growth, and development, and social interactions play a crucial role in this process. […]
READ MOREWords are very unnecessary, they can only do harm. – Depeche Mode As a therapist you might think that a large part of my job is to help people improve the communication within their marriage and family. You would, of course, be correct. So when is communication actually the wrong approach? In what situation could […]
READ MORELoneliness is the leprosy of modern society. – Mother Theresa I have noticed a significant rise in a general sense of detachment from society as an underlying cause of depression for many of the people I work with. While this trend seems to be consistent across gender and cultural lines, I would say that one […]
READ MOREThe family you come from isn’t as important as the family you’re going to have. – Ring Lardner In my practice I often joke with people that “we’re all messed up because we all have parents.” While this is said in jest I have yet to find someone who doesn’t get the joke. The truth […]
READ MOREDiscontent is the first necessity of progress. – Thomas Edison I have talked with many people over the years who have a tendency to avoid addressing concerns with others. Usually when we get to the root cause I will hear something like, “Why should I risk starting an argument when things aren’t too bad?” In […]
READ MORELove: A temporary insanity curable by marriage. – Ambrose Bierce Maybe Ambrose is a bit more cynical than most, but if you’ve been married any length of time you have no doubt discovered that love is not the only emotion that comes with marriage. As we are planning our wedding and walking down the aisle […]
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