Well- it seems like it's finally happening; after all these surreal days and weeks and months. But how do we prepare for a post-traumatic...

An Infidelity Dilemma The following story was shared with me by an acquaintance who: Is not a therapy client of mine Specifically asked...

What’s the deal with humans as numbers? In my years at college and grad school, I was a pretty good student, but I did fail one course:...

What’s the deal with humans as numbers? In my years at college and grad school, I was a pretty good student, but I did fail one course:...

Are you struggling to maintain your sense of equilibrium while trying to navigate all the new demands and realities of the COVID19...

The phone rang, and a shy-sounding young woman introduced herself. “Hi. I’m not really sure if I need therapy. Could I tell you my issue,...

I’ve been thinking a lot about trauma lately. Trauma was always one topic I’ve never claimed to know much about, one presenting issue...

Parents keep commenting to me: “Wow- this is so hard! I don’t know how you do this all the time.” And I answer: “We don’t. We homeschool....

Validation and Motivation: From Tension to Intention When it comes to the self-help messages, I’ve noticed a split between two streams of...

The famous “five stages of grief” were formulated and described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, in her books: On Death and Dying and On Grief...

Medical Safety of Your Family and Everyone Else- Community and the General Public Basic Necessities: Food, Toiletries, Hygiene, Household...

In the midst of all the other serious concerns of these Corona-days, we keep hearing from parents who are concerned about their kids...

I've been hearing from clients, colleagues, friends, and readers who are parents, and also from teachers, that they are struggling with...

What if we covered a little less math, and instead teach kids what really counts. Less social studies, and more social skills. Less...

So we find ourselves suddenly spending more time at home with our families than we ever have before. Trying to juggle parenting,...

“These are the times that try men’s souls.” – Thomas Paine One of the many ripple effects of the current health crisis, is the challenge...

A Homeschooling Thought For the Homebound at This Time Every year, around this time, I wonder why these two parshas are necessary. As it...

One of the many ripple effects of the coronavirus is that at this time when people need more emotional support than usual, mental health...

One year, when I went to shul for megila reading, I was a few minutes early, so I stopped to watch the adorable costumed children running...

More Shovevim thoughts on enhancing marital intimacy: Something I have struggled with for a few years now is wanting to create and share...