Maya Angelou – a longtime favorite of mine. I was elated when she spoke my freshman year at Duke. I nearly perfected a brief impersonation, including her speech’s catch phrase: “go out and get it.” She started that speech singing a hymn, a prayer in Hebrew, and a spiritual. In the Duke Chapel. NPR did […]
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“It Wasn’t Until His Parents Died That Jeff Daly Learned What Happened to His Younger Sister Who Disappeared 47 Years Earlier” CBS Sunday Morning piece: Where’s Molly? Where’s Molly Website – Trailer for Documentary You can learn about how Denver is helping families of children with disabilities (and adults with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries)
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HOW THERAPY CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR MARITAL HEALTH by William J. Doherty, PhD from Smart Marriages CONFERENCE, JULY 3, 1999 A sample: “People considering therapy should learn to ask questions to learn about the therapist’s training and value orientation. They can ask a therapist on the phone or in the first session the following kinds of questions:
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The Modern Love column from the New York Times gives another insightful, challenging piece by Wendy Plump; this one explores the two agonizing sides of infidelity. “Start, I suggested to her, by picturing yourself in the therapist’s office with your betrayed husband after you’ve been found out (and you will be found out). You will hear
Two Sides to Infidelity, “And both, frankly, are awful.” Read More »
Power of Two Marriage Skills Workshop – A great resource with tons of information, activities and skills. “-Teaches you how to stop fighting. -Improves communication, builds trust & enhances intimacy. -Includes videos, podcasts, worksheets, and interactive exercises. -Works on your own schedule, alone or with your partner. -Is for couples at all stages — dating,
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‘Let’s bottle up that magic potion and get it shipped! How exciting that millions of mothers and babies in Africa dying of AIDS will soon be cured. How exciting that we won’t lose another generation of young gay men and MSM in the US to AIDS.’ I was stunned to read the dramatic and simplistic
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Bullying in the 21st Century is more often than not Cyberbullying; bullying will never be just ‘a fact of life’ nor a natural part of growing up. “This is a dark, vicious side of adolescence, enabled and magnified by technology. Yet because so many horrified parents are bewildered by the technology, they think they are
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Like Autism, Attention Deficit Disorders fall on a Spectrum, and should each be addressed individually with a unique combination of behavioral, emotional and if need be medicinal interventions. I tend to lean towards behavioral and emotional interventions when possible. Even when medicinal options are chosen, as they can be very effective, it’s important to continue
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The number one predictor for divorce is avoidance of conflict; couples are served much better by doing the difficult work, helping each other trudge through the tension and animosity of their unavoidable conflicts. This tough work becomes an accomplishment; couples become stronger in their collaboration to manage conflict, rather than growing apart as they avoid
You are my partner. You are not my adversary. Read More »
