Over the years, I have worked with many victims of abuse, women or men who were abused in childhood (I do not work with children). Sometimes the abuse consisted of neglect; often it was physical, and emotional. For many, it was sexual. I find it interesting that in my practice, the men who were sexually …
Month: May 2012
8 Steps to an Emotionally Rich Family
We’ve talked alot about families and how early childhood experiences can shape adulthood. And I’ve had a number of requests to share some thoughts about healthy families. It’s an interesting dilemma – people don’t come to therapy because their life is wonderful. But when I look at people I see and know, I realized there …
Reader Appreciation Award
This is an extra post for me…and it’s special. I have been presented with the Reader Appreciation Award from Melis at IAMNOTSHE. Melis writes about her family, her struggle with bulimia, and life. She often writes poems, all as unique and beautiful as she is. But most of all, Melis is always honest and humble. …
How Do You Define Success?
I had dinner Saturday evening with one of my girlfriends and we got into a deep conversation about a variety of topics. But the one that had me thinking all evening and most of today was a simple question she asked me: “How do you define success?” In truth I don’t know. What is success? …
My First Author Interview
I nearly fell out of my recliner when the lovely and talented Jennifer Oliver offered to interview me for her series “Behind the Quill”. Jennifer’s blog is always interesting, entertaining and fun. I hope you’ll join us for a look ‘Behind the Quill‘. Blame me for the boring bits. <vbg>