By Karen James, LCSW-C, Manager, Adult Therapy Services Both Myth and Science offer explanations of our world and our experiences in it. In ancient cultures, myths were invented stories created to explain otherwise inexplicable events and occurrences. Humans always want to know why. Listen to any three-year-old —or perhaps to adult conversations where we each … More »

By Alison Dodge, Development Coordinator At a family gathering over the weekend, my sister brought a recently purchased copy of Goodnight iPad,  a parody of the children’s classic Goodnight Moon.  As parents of toddlers, we all browsed the pages, laughing at the updated “goodnight iPhone, goodnight charger…” text and graphics.  However, while a part of … More »

By Mary Blake, Senior Manager, Career Services When I think of a mentor, I have fond thoughts of my first female boss who, without maybe knowing it, helped shape my work persona and get my career kick-started.  She had herself moved up into a position of authority and power that I envied and wanted to … More »

By Lauren Carpenter, Access Services Imagine this scenario: Your son is home from college for the weekend and he says he has something important to tell you. You take him out to lunch, and over the course of the meal, he tells you that he is gay. The moment he tells you, you may be … More »

By Susan Kurlander, Health Educator I had gone out shopping while my husband took my daughter out for her first driving experience.  I thought I would come home to find my husband feeling successful and my daughter feeling elated as this eagerly awaited new stage in her development was getting under way.    Instead, I came … More »

By Lisa P. Cohn, PHR, Employment Specialist Do you want to advance in your career at work?  How about a nice raise or bonus?  Are you looking for a new challenge or interested in learning transferable skills?  Do you want to make some new connections in the business world or attend a conference?  If you … More »

By Joseph Honsberger, LCSW-C How is it that we sometimes feel unheard in our closest relationships?  This is a common complaint of couples. Communication is extremely important to having a satisfying, intimate, long-term relationship. We often learn that it’s important to tell your partner how you feel or what you think, but we don’t hear … More »

President Obama Has Proclaimed January as National Mentoring Month. By Karen Schloss, Match Coordinator “There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.”*  Stories abound testifying to the miraculous difference a mentor can make in the life of a child or teenager.  Those of us who staff the … More »

By Marc Englander, Career Coach We hear it everywhere:  “It’s a tough job market….  There are hundreds of applicants for every opening…..  How can I stand out from the crowd? “ With all this competition, there’s another dynamic that you need to know about.  Interviewing has changed.  Chances are, you are not going to have … More »

By Rachelle Varon, LCSW-C, Therapy Services You have no idea how many times I’ve heard that if you’re not from Baltimore, it’s hard to find new friends, a companion and a niche.  Does the fact that so many people have that experience make it true? Yes and no.  As a transplant myself to this area, … More »