A piece written by a disorganized woman. “…nothing is more relevant and responsible [than prayer]; that nothing else can ever cure our sick world other than saints, and saints are
As the primary child therapist for St. Raphael, it shocks me that I do not have a wait list full of families wanting to get counseling for their children ages
How will my child do on College Entrance Exams?! It is now officially Autumn. That lovely time of year when temperatures drop, leaves change color, and the scent of pumpkin
The shooting in Las Vegas provoked a wide range of reactions from all corners of American society and beyond. Many are debating gun control, and others are using the tragedy
What Does a Typical Meeting Look Like? If you google the problem (ie. Alcoholism) and 12 Steps, or if you know the name of the group (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous,
Literally. I have many dear girlfriends who say to me often during time of this Lenten season, “I really really want to go to daily Mass/pray a rosary/prayer longer/pray at
SELF-HARMING EXPLAINED As a therapist, when I assess children and adolescents, it is commonplace for me to screen for self-harming behaviors. Unfortunately what is even more common, is to hear
“Confusing. Selfish. Always in trouble. Ungrateful. Isolating. Pushing limits.” These describe sometimes stereotypical thoughts of an adult about a teenager. “Misunderstood. Lonely. Always in trouble. Not loved. Need to fend for
We label constantly. “She is lazy. He is short. That person looks mad. My friend is a teacher. That family is holy. My spouse is irritating”. In therapy, I find
“They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and what enters those windows can have a deep impact on us. I like to think of beauty as the
