New research supports that laughing and crying is not only one of the strangest experiences we have emotionally, but it also is healthy. I often find that sessions with clients involve crying and laughing. I have always been a big believer in using humor and a positive outlook to manage life's difficulties. However, to be clear, I never bought into "just think positive". Well, to be honest, I always thought and felt it was for the weak. Now I have researchers behind me! A 10-year study …
Borderline Personality Disorder: Gone Girl’s Amazing Amy
This summer I read the wonderful and shocking novel "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn. I enjoyed the book so much that I suggested it to my friends, mother, and sisters. We all enjoyed reading in detail the mind (and trying to understand the motivations) of the main character "Amazing Amy". Many have wanted to discuss Amy's pathology with me to gain a further understanding into this truly amazing character. Amy, you see, is amazing in more ways than one. Yes, she is …
Trauma: MAN vs DOG
Trauma...MAN versus DOG! As a therapist, I work with individuals who have suffered all types of trauma from childhood and adulthood. I have been trained and educated in the power of healing. So when my 18 lb. dog was attacked by a large 100 lb. dog, you can imagine the trauma he and I both suffered. I was visiting my parents yesterday (the day after my father’s lung was biopsied for lung cancer) with my sister and her three children. The visit was ending and we all walked out to the front …