It is not surprising that parents want to bring out the best in their children, and children want to please their parents. What becomes complicated is that too often parents “selectively mirror” those traits in their children that they most want to develop, and...
In the award winning show Dexter, Dexter appears to be a very nice, somewhat nerdy detective who has what he calls a “dark passenger”. His “dark passenger” is the fact that he is actually a serial killer with a particular code. He only takes out very bad people, in...
Most New Year’s resolutions have a short shelf life. Gym memberships soar in January, only to be relatively empty by mid-February. Diet plans and self-help programs often start strong but have limited success, and the “wisdom” of social media offers no shortage of...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, quickly followed by the Holiday Season. Some of us enjoy the planning, while others quietly dread what’s ahead. That dread often comes from the beliefs we carry about the relatives we’re about to see; who we’ll run into, what...
If you have not seen Adolescence yet (a 4-part Netflix series), put it on your list ASAP! This past week, the show swept multiple Primetime Emmy awards, including Best Limited Series, Best Director, Best Writer, and acting honors. Owen Cooper, who plays Jamie, even...
After what has felt like a long, cold winter, spring is slowly trying to make an appearance. Moods begin to lift as the days grow longer and a few warm days sneak in. Our thoughts drift toward yard work, blooming flowers, budding trees, outdoor barbecues, and more...
December can be a stressful time, filled with the “joys” of holiday shopping. You’re likely inundated with holiday catalogs and countless emails about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You find yourself checking lists for loved ones, comparing them to the endless ideas...
It’s that time again! Soon the neighborhood will be swarming with miniature ghosts, goblins, witches and assorted monsters in search of Halloween candy. For children, and even some adolescents and adults, putting on halloween masks and costumes is fun. It can be...
Does life ever begin to feel flat and, at times, boring? Has your intimate relationship become stagnant? It is all too easy to fall into a rut both individually and relationally. The late psychoanalyst Erik Erikson was best known for his description of psychosocial...