Life cycle changes are inevitable and as we age, we need to face some that are not so pleasant. Cognitive decline may clash with cognitive dissonance. Those in the latter chapters of their existence with fewer years ahead of them … Read more
Category Archives: Family Therapy
For many, animals are more than pets, they are family members who adopt us as much as we adopt them. They capture our hearts and help us to be better people by modeling loyalty and unconditional love. They are also … Read more
Do you want to live a longer, fuller life? According to assistant professor of Psychology Eric Kim, from the University of British Columbia, and an affiliate researcher at the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard T.H. … Read more
Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. This year (2024), it falls on February 19th. The original intent in 1885 was to honor the birthday of George Washington, the first U.S. President. It was expanded to include … Read more
The $64,000 question for sure. Are we born with a purpose, or do we discover it as we mature and evolve? First, let’s define the word purpose. The Cambridge Dictionary explains that is about taking an action or the … Read more
We humans are acquisitive beings who surround ourselves with ‘stuff’. Beloved comedian George Carlin entertained audiences with his routine on that topic. (Warning. George uses another ‘s’ word to describe stuff.) We collect items that show the world who … Read more
If you are of a certain generation, you may hear the lyrics and music of the 1960s love song by that name, as you read the words See You In September. The calendar pages have turned and it is now … Read more
Life changes occur at every age, but the transitions that happen when one is in their 50s and beyond seem to come at a more rapid pace. These include children who leave for college, begin careers, move out of the … Read more
“Sing, sing a song Make it simple to last your whole life long Don’t worry that it’s not good enough For anyone else to hear Just sing, sing a song”-Joe Raposo
This tune made famous by Karen and Richard … Read more
It wouldn’t be too big a stretch to see how proud and loving parents could perceive their child(ren) as the smartest, cutest, and most special little beings in the world. Rare is the parent who will shrug their shoulders when … Read more