The Impact of the Ebola Frenzy

As the air becomes cooler and crisper, and lawns are blanketed in a crunch of crimson and gold leaves, it’s a time to celebrate the wonders of Mother Nature. Yet...

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It’s So Easy to Blame the Victims

I have to be totally honest- when I heard about Janay Rice’s decision to stay with and marry Ray Rice, after being brutally knocked unconscious by him and then dragged...

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Connecting to and Honoring the Past

If you’ve listened to any of my radio shows or read some of my newsletters, you know that I have an incredible grandmother who has always been a special source...

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Everything Old is New Again

Recently, I took a week-long training at the wonderful Cape Cod Institute on ACT- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Although I had heard of the model, I was not familiar with...

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How to Respond When Trauma is Disclosed

Recently I gave a training to a large group of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners in Florida. As I walked them through the “red flags” they are likely to...

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Working With War Veterans: A New Paradigm

When we look at the longstanding history surrounding the treatment of war veterans in VA hospitals, the focus has traditionally been on encouraging vets to come together in support groups...

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What I Learned From a Hot Brisket Sandwich

Although I’ve lived in Baltimore for 30 years and truly love being here, in my heart I am a New Yorker. It means I still can walk and talk faster...

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When Therapists Do Harm

There is a mantra in the mental health field, a code of ethics that we all live by: “first do no harm.” This seems like an obvious idea but, in...

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Miracles: They're All Around Us

I know that the idea of believing in miracles might seem hokey to a lot of people.  There are pragmatists out there who will search high and low for rational,...

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Reactions to the Tragedy of Flight 370

There are many tragic things surrounding the mystery of  Malaysian Flight 370, including the horrible period of anxious waiting that terrified family members endured and the ongoing lack of information...

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