When I was growing up, my family had traditions for each and every holiday. Easter morning always started with a search for jellybeans my parents had hidden around the house. Thanksgiving morning involved a rigorous hike (we needed to earn our turkey dinner!). And I...
This year has been tough to say the very least. It seems like everyone I know has been hit by so many big and little things in their lives, which is on top of the pandemic and other current stressors. All of these things coming together at once is compounding...
Believe it or not, this pandemic may actually be an ideal time to pursue Family Therapy. Because therapy is currently teletherapy, scheduling is more flexible. I can also work with family members who live around the state, so location is no longer an issue. So this is...
As we continue to endure the challenges associated with the current pandemic, many of us are trying to decide the best course forward for ourselves and our loved ones. This is becoming particularly complex as we determine how to connect with our loved ones in a way...
Missing out on milestones or celebrations is one very difficult aspect of being in quarantine. As humans we depend on these events to pass time in a meaningful way and to break up routine. We will miss many special events during this time of physical isolation. If...
I read Born for Love:Why Empathy is Essential–and Endangered by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce Perry well over three months ago and started writing this review many times but struggled to write something that truly encompasses the power of this book. As it is almost...
