*(Trigger Warning)* This is like leaving an abusive relationship. And truth be told, while I have worked with people who have, I’ve never personally been in an abusive relationship, so I apologize to those who have had to endure such trauma as that. However, when you are physically, mentally or emotionally abused […]
The Time is Now for a New Game
I used to play games with kids in the therapy room. And yes, it was fun…sometimes. Until they switched the rules up on me mid-game. That’s right. No warning, no heads up. They just decided that they didn’t like the way the game was going, so “voila!” Just change the rules. Because, you know; that […]
Racing Through Life
A race is something we are used to from growing up. As a child, we were always racing with each other. See who’s the fastest. See whose shoes made them the fastest, if not just fast-er! A race to finish your exam. A race to the end in order to meet the deadline of your […]
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 […]