Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? A puzzling question. One as old as time. We continue to stumble on and unearth myriad cultural artifacts. We discover fantastic Native American paintings on cave walls and desert rocks. Hieroglyphics deep within the pyramids of Egypt. When the Sutton Hoo burial ship was simply "dug up" by an unsuspecting gardener in a remote part of Norfolk, … [Read more...]
When talk therapy may not be enough
Research shows that a combination of medication and “talk” therapy provides the best outcome in treatment of depression, anxiety and some other mental health issues. While this may not be the case for everybody, there is enough evidence to support this combination as being optimal for wellness. There is a case for alternative forms of therapy that may not require medication, particularly for … [Read more...]
Trauma on the world stage
Israel. Gaza. Ukraine. Violent divisive protests across the globe. Rising antisemitism. A killer hurricane on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Threats of nuclear war. Of late, the world has seen an unprecedented series of events evoking trauma states within individuals. These traumas manifest in various ways. Some overtly. Others subtle or hidden. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not only … [Read more...]
Finally fall: season of wonder, beginnings
Leaves begin to flutter down. A welcome familiar chill in the air hits us from behind, when we least expect it. We smile. It feels good. We're reminded that fall has arrived ... and isn’t it about time! Autumn (as most of the world calls the season) with its cooler breezes, smells of apple cider and hints of excitement. We enter with a promise of renewal and change. A new grade for school … [Read more...]
Coming home: the LGBTQ teen
Some of the biggest challenges parents face are with LGBTQ teens. Despite significant progress made in society regarding sexual preferences and alternative genders, there continue to exist stigmas and judgments. Most are based on fear, ignorance and outright discrimination. If your teen grows to become part of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community, you need to be … [Read more...]
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