The word pandemic conjures up a host of overwhelming thoughts and feelings. The idea that a virus could be so enormous, so powerful, that it would pose a global threat is something only imagined in movies and sci-fi novels ... until now. While history shows us that numerous parts of the world previously suffered life-threatening and life-taking viruses, this is the first time in this … [Read more...]
How triggers from the past haunt the present
Back in the day there was a famous horse named Trigger. He was a 15-hand palomino rode by cowboy star Roy Rogers. Times have changed just a little! Today the word “trigger” has been repurposed and embraced by the therapeutic community. It has complex meanings and interpretations, but usually refers to reactions and feelings activated in the present but relating to the past. Triggers may … [Read more...]
A modern-day Children’s Crusade
In the year 1212, a crusade of more than 30,000 Christian children led by 12-year-old Stephen of Cloyes and young shepherd Nicholas sought to regain the Holy Land from the Muslims. The children's mission was to "peacefully" convert Muslims while securing Christians' right to the Holy Grail and Jerusalem. They were sent by the priests, backed by parents and the village communities of Northern … [Read more...]
When suicide comes ‘out of the blue’
One of the most treacherous terrains mental health clinicians navigate comes when a client struggles with severe depression, yet disavows any suggestions of suicide ideation. "Depression, yes. Would I take my life … never!" the client protests. And then one day, "out of the blue," the client completes the ultimate act of self harm. Everyone, including the therapist, is flabbergasted. … [Read more...]
Our special tonight is a cell phone
You're out for a quiet dinner with a friend, only to find the person at the table next to you having a conversation on her cell phone. Is this disruptive? Probably. Annoying? Absolutely. There is something hard to take about sitting next to someone who's chatting away on a phone while you were hoping for a quiet intimate dinner with friends or family. You might say, well, the caller is … [Read more...]
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