This blog is written for my younger clients and their parents, so... if you are able to drive a car or if you don't have kids then please stop reading and skip to the next blog 1. Life in Middle School is all about CHANGES Your body is changing but
Mindfulness, the answer to every question about being happy
I confess I have a book addiction... as much as I have attempted to embrace technology and use my Kindle, I can't let go of the thrill of opening the door for the delivery of an amazon parcel with yet another hard back book. The problem is where to
How to mend a broken heart
This blog is written for someone I care about who can't let go of a toxic relationship. In my efforts to help her I thought it might help others facing the anguish of losing an attachment figure. First and foremost always remember love is not r
The Joys of Parenting, what are they and how do you get them?
Here are few tips on how to stop getting so angry with your kids. It doesn't matter what age they are, if you learn to parent using “Love and Logic” you can finally put the fun back into dysfunctional. In a nutshell, your goal is to allow your kids to
What is Stress & How Do You Cope with It?
A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'...She fooled them all
Facebook and the False Self or How Keeping it Real Can Make You Happy
While studying psychoanalysis in the UK, I learned of a concept defined by D.W. Winnicott in 1960 as the “False Self. The “False Self” is a defense mechanism which could be simply compared to a mask that we wear to protect an authentic but more vulne
Palm Beach Counseling | Helping You in the Pursuit of Happiness
Among the many reasons I love being an American is the well crafted choice of words and values which our forefathers used in Declaring our Independence and in defining our national identity to honor the inalienable rights of mankind. However before I
Palm Beach Couples Counseling | Love After the Lies
Oh, What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.... Sir Walter Scott It is time to offer some insight into "life after the affair" as well as few tips on how to affair-proof your relationship. If it is already too late and
Fatal Attraction
It has been awhile since my last blog as recently I have been overwhelmed trying to help my clients who seem to be struggling with a number of issues but there are two in particular keeping my practice so busy: Infidelity and Addiction. During the
Couples: Beware Strong Chemistry
Albert Einstein once famously defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Working with both couples and individuals, I often see clients seeking the same type of dysfunctional relationships over and
The Psychological Cost of War
Having lived half my life outside the United States, I fell in love with my country when I left it, and have since become dedicated to Patriotic causes. The only thing I can give back is therapeutic and financial support to the men and women who are
Create Your Own Future
Your relationship with your self is mirrored in all your other relationships. If you believe that you are unworthy or just not good enough than the people around you will think “Hey, he/she is really not that special”. If you believe in yourself and
Why Optimism Matters
Let’s be honest, it is ugly out there but the truth is that there are some fortunate people with the perennial view that Life is great and the glass is always half full. It doesn't matter what the problem is, illness, job loss or tragedy, there are t
Is Addiction a Symptom of Codependence?
Co-dependence is a complex term that is used to describe an unresolved and sometimes unrecognized fear of abandonment. It can lead us to exhibit too much and often inappropriate caring for others. I believe it has been best described as a disease of
Addiction: A Chronic Relapsing Brain Disease
An important point which everyone should understand in regard to addiction is that it is, in fact, a chronic relapsing brain disease. The bottom line is that when someone drinks or takes psychoactive substances on a constant basis they will
Gender Identity: Why Counseling is So Important
The following story is posted from a very brave patient who in her search for identity and meaning turned to counseling services. Although she was not my patient, her story was a powerful example of how therapy can change lives . Her name has been ch