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Can You Take a Compliment? May 23, 2011 . 24 Comments
You look terrific today. I love what you’re wearing. You have such a nice smile. I like the sound of your voice. Many people would rather eat a broccoli-flavored Popsicle than be on ... Read More
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What is Your Play Philosophy? May 17, 2011 . 11 Comments
Play is serious business! –Caitlin ‘Cake’ Gateaux I was asked by the US Play Coalition research committee to collect personal statements about ideas and beliefs that ... Read More
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Trauma: True Acknowledgement is Necessary for Healing to Begin May 12, 2011 . 9 Comments
Simply put, when it comes to traumatic experiences, there is no hierarchy of pain. Many survivors believe—or want to believe—that trauma is scalable and therefore more or less extreme ... Read More
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Alcohol and Anxiety: Not As Helpful As You Think May 11, 2011 . 11 Comments
Many people curb their nervousness with a nice glass of wine or other alcohol beverage. Whether you’re gathering the courage to socialize with people you barely know, fly on an airplane, ... Read More
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Embrace Conflict as a Path to Deeper Connection May 10, 2011 . 14 Comments
Conventional wisdom says that having conflict in a partnership is “bad.” Most couples perceive conflict or its lack as a measure of a relationship’s strength or weakness. The truth ... Read More
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(Don’t) Keep Coming Back May 10, 2011 . 14 Comments
Many of the partners or loved ones (POLOs) of those struggling with addiction often seem reluctant to get help for themselves. I’m not sure why that is, but I’m hoping this article ... Read More
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The Undeveloped Self and the Difficulty of Relationship May 9, 2011 . 6 Comments
When we describe the relationship between mother and infant, we understand that baby and mother are one. In that symbiotic relationship, there is merger. There are not two separate selves ... Read More
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Excessive Pain, Often Suicidal Type May 9, 2011 . 35 Comments
This article contains detailed information and accounts of suicidal ideation & behavior. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, get help now. To continue to discuss ... Read More
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New Study Identifies Cultural Differences for ADHD Treatment and Tolerance May 6, 2011 . 12 Comments
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AHDH) is viewed as a neuro-developmental disorder throughout the world. Most cultures recognize that it presents chronic symptoms that cause dysfunction ... Read More
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Redefining Ourselves: Navigating Life with a “Spoiled Identity” May 5, 2011 . 6 Comments
Each of us has our own unique identity made up of a combination of personality traits, personal and family history, and other attributes. But what happens inside when an identity is not ... Read More
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Many Depressed Teens Never Ask for Help May 5, 2011 . 7 Comments
A new article reveals that most teens that struggle with depression do not receive treatment. Each year, almost 2 million teens report having experienced an episode of major depression. ... Read More
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Is Bullying Behavior Due to Nurture or Nature? May 3, 2011 . 13 Comments
Bullying has become a national epidemic with nearly forty percent of youths admitting to bullying at one time or another. But new research shows that parental behaviors, attitudes and mental ... Read More
