Roadside BBQ & Random Acts of Kindness
Most people have heard of random acts of kindness. They are - as simply as the term suggests - selfless acts performed by one person,...
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Building Block for Change
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...
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Fight vs. Flight: Your Body's Response to Stress
The phrase "fight or flight response" is probably one you've heard. The phrase was coined over 70 years ago by physiologist Walter Cannon...
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Unicorns, Leprechauns, & Dragons, Oh My!
Back in August of 2012, Missouri Congressman Todd Akin insulted not just rape victims, but all women. In a television interview, Akin was...
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What The ACE Study Tells Us
As any therapist does, I hear many stories of how negative childhood events impact daily life, despite how far in the past those...
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The Procrastination Trap
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...
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A Four Year Old Says It Best
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...
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Lessons Learned from ASL
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...
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Got Time?
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...
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What is Trauma Informed Care?
The term "trauma informed care" is a concept in the mental health field that is gaining momentum. Here in Delaware, there are several...
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Dissecting the DSM
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the book therapists use to determine a diagnosis. Published by the...
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"Good Touch, Bad Touch" Sends Confusing Message to Children About Sexual Abuse
One of the most common phrases used for the prevention of child sexual abuse is "Good Touch, Bad Touch". This slogan refers to the...
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Is Your Child Parentified?
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...
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B is for Boundaries
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...
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Rape Regardless of Rank...Or Gender
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...
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Making Sense Of Health Insurance In Therapy
As many of you know, health insurance is complicated. Perhaps now more than ever actually, considering how many people have lost their...
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Self-Care Doesn't Mean Being Selfish
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...
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Tips For Coping With Grief During The Holidays
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...
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A Lazy Quick Fix: Turning Children Into Zombies
Earlier this month, the findings were revealed of a two year government investigation on the overuse of psychotropic drugs for children...
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