Out of Focus
Picture the last time someone gave you their full attention, and you could sense in that moment the depth of their care for you. In my experience, this is something…
Scrupulosity: Obsessive Compulsive Religion
An article addressing how Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) interacts with religion has a way of drawing out many initial concerns from a reader, such as, “Is this writer going to blame…
Next Exit: Self-care
When was the last time you’ve done something nice for yourself? For many, finding time for ourselves seems like a far-fetched idea due to the high demands of busy lives:…
Elusive Empathy: Rethinking Domestic Violence
Given the sensitive nature of the topic, I believe it is prudent to open with a clear statement. This post is in no way attempting to diminish the objectional nature…
Carl Rogers: On Becoming a Person
This year marks 50 years since I first began to counsel clients as a supervised psychotherapist in training. That was at DePaul University Graduate School in the Counseling Psychology Master’s…
Reclaiming Your Story after Complex Trauma
One challenge that clients sometimes face in counseling is deciding whether they want to go deeper in the treatment process than was initially anticipated necessary. At times, the counselor may…
The Unspoken Loss of Adoption’s Happy Endings
Recently, I was asked to write a blog article for the Cherry Hill Counseling website. The topic? Adoption. Makes sense. That’s my area of expertise. The families and individuals touched…
In Search of Home: Caring for Third Culture Kids
Can you remember the first time you flew? Perhaps it was with great excitement or maybe even some trepidation. But for some who grew up as third culture kids, the…
Is My Child too Young for Counseling?
Maybe you are experiencing some behavioral issues with your child, or they have recently been diagnosed. Perhaps the school or your pediatrician has recommended that your child should go to…
Wired: Social Media and Adolescents
“It’s time to go! Grab your stuff” calls mom from the kitchen. A muffled “Okay, just a minute” comes from the other room. With a sigh, mom peers into the…