The word “overwhelmed” resonates with me when thinking about our culture today, our human and social condition. It is linked to the world of social media, to technological advances, to how much information is at our fingertips and how much we can take in at any given moment. It is also linked to the world of…
DetailsDr. Prickett’s Mind-Body Approach to Psychotherapy and Counseling By Jeffrey L. Prickett, Psy.D., A.P, CCH, RSHom(NA) Choosing a psychotherapist can be a daunting task. There are many approaches, each with its focus, strengths, and weaknesses, and each person seeking psychological services has their own set of needs and hopes. Finding the right match can be…
DetailsLearning From your Child’s Play Watching your child at play can give you insights into their world and who they are becoming. First, it is essential to always have in mind the child’s age and current situation. For example, a child with attention problems who builds a war scene could be playing out conflicts in…
DetailsDoing well in school is critical to a child’s self esteem and can have a big influence on how the child does later in life. Rather than thinking of themselves as smart, successful, and accomplished, they may identify themselves with the rebellious children and end up involved in drugs, alcohol, or premature sexual activity. Following…
DetailsHow are you handling the recent shooting tragedy in Orlando? There has been a great outpouring of support, money, and service to the victims, and service in ways I would never have imagined. For example, my teenage granddaughter has signed up to take care of pets of the victims, and she is working with her…
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