How Donald Trump Turned the Republican Party into an Addicted, Dysfunctional Family SystemIn the years since Donald Trump entered the political stage, the Republican Party has morphed into a fractured entity resembling a…Nov 2, 2024Nov 2, 2024
Music is Good for the Soul and the Mental Health of AllYou don’t have to be a psychologist to know how inspiring music is; it feeds the soul; over this there can be no controversy. But as a…Jun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
Giving Thanks as a Form of Self-CarePeople often feel a pressure to be grateful on Thanksgiving Day. And that in and of itself, can block us from feeling it. But what if…Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
The Dangerous Impact of DenialI work in the field of addiction and as such, I am very familiar with the concept of denial. “Your dad’s not drunk, he’s just feeling…Oct 29, 2020Oct 29, 2020
Maintaining Resilience During COVIDWe’re talking a lot about maintaining our physical health these days and that’s good. But we need to start talking about our emotional…Oct 25, 2020Oct 25, 2020
Maintaining Your Emotional Immunity During Covid-19How to Create a Sense of Calm in Uncertain TimesOct 23, 2020Oct 23, 2020
Maintaining Emotional Sobriety During COVID-19How to Turn Pre-Trauma Symptoms into Post Traumatic GrowthMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Cracked UpOne of the most moving films I have seen in, well….years Cracked Up currently on Netflix, is a stunning and running commentary on what…May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
When Hidden Grief Gets Triggered During COVID-19 ConfinementHow to Use These Days to Heal Old Wounds Rather than Reenact ThemMay 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Maintaining Your Emotional Immunity During Covid-19How to Create a Sense of Calm in Uncertain TimesMar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
Why Loving What You Have Can Feel Scary for Those Who’ve Had Adverse Childhood Experiences — The…To ring in the New Year, I could quote statistics of how certain feelings benefit your cholesterol levels and pump up your immune system…Jan 5, 2020Jan 5, 2020
Emotional Sobriety: Why Addicts, ACA’s and Children of Adverse Childhood Experiences Need It!It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re…Dec 2, 2019Dec 2, 2019
Exploring GratitudeCurrent research by the Positive Psychology field has underscored the life-enhancing effect of gratitude. The Gratitude Letter, a letter…Nov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2019
Allison Janney and Addiction AwarenessFreedom Institute of New York City honored Emmy and Oscar wining actress Allison Janney, in recognition of her contributions in raising…May 31, 2019May 31, 2019
Remembering the Children Trapped by AddictionFor every addict, there are five to seven people deeply impacted by living with addiction. People whose lives will be forever changed. The…May 13, 2019May 13, 2019
Bloom Where You’re PlantedWhat Haze Mabry, an Elementary School Janitor, Has to Teach Us About Leading a Happy LifeApr 13, 2019Apr 13, 2019