Ableism is a form of discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities. It stems from the harmful assumption that disabled people are inferior, broken, or in need of fixing compared to... Read more »
When’s the last time you did absolutely nothing? You are probably reading this on your phone, head down, neck bent. You are engaging your brain for sure: different lobes are aiding the... Read more »
One of the most common causes of tension between divorced or separated parents is, not to many people’s surprise, money. The arguments often center on one spouse saying they don’t have enough,... Read more »
By Sheri McVay & Jonathan Santo Most parents worry about grades. Others worry about screen time, social media, or whether their teenager is spending too much time online. Yet one of the... Read more »
When a 45-year-old woman called seeking an appointment for treatment of depression and anxiety, the psychotherapist assumed she would be a standard case. But during the initial visit, the client said her... Read more »
Neglect is the most commonly reported type of child maltreatment, affecting more than one in seven U.S. children at some point in their lives, and yet it is the least studied type... Read more »
With gratitude: EJ Zebro and Bena Kallick Close your eyes for a moment and bring to mind a piece of music that moves you: not simply a catchy melody, but something that... Read more »
Do you have strong sexual desire for people you don’t know, but as soon as a romantic relationship is established, you lose your sexual desire for that person? If you have noticed... Read more »
I’ve written some posts recently about the impact of losing clients—and even losing one’s therapist—to death, and it strikes me that despite its ubiquity in our lives, death still seems to be... Read more »
Bright, clear eyes often give the impression of youth, energy, and health. Red or yellowish eyes may suggest tiredness or illness. Blue eyes are often romanticized in films, paintings, and popular culture.... Read more »