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…
Relational Hide and Seek
She looked away as I asked her to tell me more. Her arms clutched the pillow, and I waited. But she was silent, isolating herself in her shame and refusing…
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
As the calendar turns to a new year it is often a time for reflection. When you look back into your past, you may be flooded with many emotions, both…
The Power of Nondirective Play Therapy
The world of therapy for children is a rapidly advancing and continuously improving field with innovative models for working with and addressing the needs of children. As a parent you…
Connections Group for Women
Our Wednesday Women’s Connections group is accepting new members. The group is led by therapists Diane Geiser, MSW, LCSW and Chelsea Laliberte Barnes, MSSA. Date: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm Location: Cherry Hill…
Sometimes It’s Hard to Be a Man
Maybe you've heard the song-- "Sometimes it's hard to be a woman..." But men have their struggles too. Over the years many books and articles have explored the lack of emotional…