Thoughts of a Therapist
Zoolander 2: Truly FATlandish! Mindful Advice for Parents
I just had an opportunity to see Zoolander 2. As Derek first looks for his son after many years of being apart, he fanaticizes about him being athletic, thin and good looking. He’s disappointed and aghast when he’s met by “Fatlander” -- the way his son is referred to...
A Multitude of Deaths This Week: A Real Wake Up Call
Last week was a week of countless tragic deaths. Natalie Cole, David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Rene Angelil (Celine Dion’s husband and her brother died days later), Dan Haggerty, and Glenn Frey all succumbed to health related issues. It is exasperating to think about how...
Why Your Teen Is Stressed, Sick and Tired and What to Do About It
I’m astonished at what teens are required to accomplish on a daily basis. In a world where there is scientific evidence to support the need for adults to slow down and “just breathe,” teens are blatantly not able to follow the same recommendations and are...
12 Reasons for Having Gratitude for Your Dysfunctional Family During the Holidays
We all have our own distinct story and define “dysfunction” in our own way, as it impacts each of us differently. Whatever the dysfunction is and to whatever extent, letting it have power over you and sustain control over your life is taking away from the life you...
Solutions for the 15 Ways We Beat Ourselves Up
We all fall victim to beating ourselves up. For some of us it is merciless and for others it may just be our initial thoughts and we are easily able to brush it off and merely take notice of it, rather than buy into relentless self-deprecating thoughts about how we...
How Would You React if You Found Out You Were Dying?
Through my non-profit “Thru My Eyes” I interview parents who are faced with life threatening illnesses and enable them to leave a video legacy for their children and loved ones. People often ask me, how are you able to sit and speak with someone so intimately, while...
