Most people have heard of random acts of kindness. They are - as simply as the term suggests - selfless acts performed by one person,...

Change is not easy. Especially big changes. We get stuck in our ways, create bad habits, or sometimes just don't know where to even begin...

The phrase "fight or flight response" is probably one you've heard. The phrase was coined over 70 years ago by physiologist Walter Cannon...

Back in August of 2012, Missouri Congressman Todd Akin insulted not just rape victims, but all women. In a television interview, Akin was...

As any therapist does, I hear many stories of how negative childhood events impact daily life, despite how far in the past those...

As you may have noticed, my last post was back in late May [2012]. Almost two full months have gone by! Where does the time go?! My...

Last weekend, I was in a bookstore and it didn't take long to notice the reason for why so many fathers were flocking to the greeting...

A few months ago, I decided that I was going to try learning American Sign Language (ASL). I'm not fluent in a second language, though I...

I don't normally care much for science fiction movies, but today I watched the sci-fi movie, In Time. It was the most fascinating movie...

The term "trauma informed care" is a concept in the mental health field that is gaining momentum. Here in Delaware, there are several...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the book therapists use to determine a diagnosis. Published by the...

One of the most common phrases used for the prevention of child sexual abuse is "Good Touch, Bad Touch". This slogan refers to the...

Parentification isn't a word that most people are familiar with. For one, it's not a word you'll find in the dictionary. It is a term...

Personal boundaries are the limits or parameters we each have that define what we will or will not do, how close we allow people to get...

I'm known to be quite critical on media and its often negative influence. However, I believe ABC's drama Private Practice does do its...

As many of you know, health insurance is complicated. Perhaps now more than ever actually, considering how many people have lost their...

Cold and flu season is among us! Despite my preventative efforts to avoid it, I have been sick for part of this week. While nursing...

This time of year is filled with joyful greetings of Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year at every turn. But if you have...

Earlier this month, the findings were revealed of a two year government investigation on the overuse of psychotropic drugs for children...