EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques aka Tapping). This is one of my favorites. You’ll hear me talk about this intervention and technique in pretty much everything I do or have written about. That’s how powerful it is. What is EFT, you ask? EFT is short for Emotional Freedom Techniques. You may also hear it referred to […]
Thoughts on War and its Mental and Emotional Effects: What Does Support Look Like?
I’m angry. That’s right. I said it. I’m more than angry. I’m pissed. I’m frightened. I’m scared. I’m disgusted. That we would go to war, or risk going to war, in the service of (at least) one man’s ego, is dumbfounding to me. Well, maybe not so much when you look at the (i.e., his […]
Happy Independence Day! Here’s Your Chance to Win Personal Freedom!
In honor of Independence Day (and the 2-year anniversary of the release of my first book, From Mourning To Knight: Overcoming Loss), I’m doing a book giveaway! Enter now for your chance to win a FREE signed copy of my book. And the more you like and share, the more chances you have […]
The psychology of separating children from their parents
We as mental health clinicians are mandated reporters. That means we must report when someone or something is unsafe for a client, and most importantly, a child. So I have a duty to warn. My duty in this case is to warn against the atrocities that are occurring in this country right now. There […]
Reflections on the Justice System Through the Eyes of a Client
I’m speechless. I feel helpless. What do I do? I’ve been working with this client for the better half of a year, and never did I think it would come to this. Never did he think it would come to this. But he was always cautiously optimistic. Perhaps I should’ve been too. Despite all of […]