Children of Suicide One of my saddest memories as a trauma specialist was conducting a group therapy session for children. A Christmas...

“What’s right today is wrong tomorrow. It all depends on where you are; It all depends on when you are; It all depends on what you feel;...

Self-Management & Stress As we know, defensive behavior leads to resisting change. Stress management involves recognizing, accepting, and...

Conflict Resolution Lessons Decades ago, when I was a Federal Investigator with the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., I attended...

Self-limits are imposed by habit. Some bad habits are connected to a negative self-image. It is difficult achieve personal growth past...

Finding the Courage to Be Yourself The choices we make in connection with everyday thoughts, feelings, and behavior result in either...

When I was single, the bumper sticker on my car read: “Happiness is Being Single.” After a few years, that bumper sticker was replaced...

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by...

”The aim of psychoanalysis is to relieve people of their neurotic unhappiness so that they can be normally unhappy.” -Sigmund Freud As a...

Here we are. Another year. Another chance at self-renewal. Now is the time to mend relationships and friendships. Making the effort to be...

Growing up in New York City, I would wander through Wall Street, staring at the American flags displaying the symbols of freedom,...

“I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.”  - Sigmund Freud, psychoanalyst Fatherhood: A...

A long time ago, when I was operating at the Neanderthal level of consciousness, I had a bumper sticker on my car that said: “Happiness...

Humans experience a constant stream of thoughts, averaging 48 thoughts per minute or 50-70 thousand thoughts per day. Unfortunately,...

During the honeymoon phase of a relationship, happiness and hope prevails for the prospect of a future life together. In the beginning,...

When I was in the sixth grade, I was eager to discover the world. Where do I fit in? What should I do? My parents were super religious,...

An open loving relationship is about being vulnerable with your partner and accepting oneself. If you’re a guy, you don’t want to be just...

In the changing landscape of modern society, young men struggle with the complexities of masculinity and personal identity. If you’re a...

After countless hours of conducting group therapy for men, it is safe to say that we live in a world filled with complexities and...

Men and women want the same thing: to feel good about themselves, to feel worthwhile, and to be loved. We all need about the same amount...