“Mommy, did the girl win?” Nearly a decade of clinical experience providing therapy to suicidal clients, individuals struggling with gender identity, teenagers in the clutches of addiction, and my three year old daughter made me speechless with five simple words. With tears in my eyes, I tightly held my daughter and told her that no,…
October is National Bullying Awareness Month. In the past, the main venue for bullying was on the playground or in the hall at school. Now, thanks to social media and instant access to the internet, victimization can happen 24/7 without any escape. I am sure many of us can think of our own experience of bullying as…
The last few weeks of summer are winding down and the beach toys are getting packed away. Many parents are thinking about the craziness of back to school shopping and are ready to put our kids on the bus. Check off the list of school supplies. Then think about the tools your kids need to help with…