By Helene Cooper, LCSW-C Words have power.  They represent the way our minds and hearts process our past and present experience of the world, and impact how we will feel about our lives in the future.  When we are whole and feeling connected to those we love, and when we feel at peace and in … More »

By Emily Love, LCSW-C Many of the most vivid memories that adults have of their childhood are related to the games they played.  Sportsmanship is one of the many, and potentially the most meaningful, life-long lessons that can learned from team athletics. While most memories from these childhood experiences are positive, there is a negative … More »

By Jacqueline Kreinik, R.N., M.S., CMC With so many people living longer today, most of us eventually are going to be taking care of an aging relative, whether it’s a parent, spouse or other family member — if we aren’t already doing so.  No matter how good our relationships with our loved ones may be, … More »

By Susan Kurlander, Health Educator Tragically, we have recently been bombarded with news of drug and alcohol related deaths.  The media have focused graphic and in-depth attention on the death of singer Whitney Houston, who struggled with drug addiction even at the pinnacle of her career, and on the trial of George Huguely, University of … More »

By Debora Weisbacher, Career Coach Most job applicants wonder about when and how to bring up the sticky question of salary.  Some candidates are afraid to approach this loaded subject, or do so very gingerly.  Others will go straight to the point and ask an employer what the job pays, without first inquiring about the … More »

In the past few years, clinicians have seen a dramatic increase in the prevalence of autism.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 110 American children has been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Sometimes I hear people talking about disabilities as something negative.  I have Autism so sometimes I have trouble understanding things … More »

By Emily Hecht For twenty-one years I have had a brother who has High-Functioning Autism.  Some might say that having a sibling with any type of special need can be difficult, challenging, often times overwhelming, and even frustrating.  However, being a sibling to someone who has a disability can also be exciting, motivational, powerful, and … More »

  By Ronnie Green, Career Coach Wouldn’t it be nice if we lived in a world where you could hand deliver your resume for a job you want, explain in person why you would be a great candidate for the position, and make sure the employer would take plenty of time to review your credentials?  … More »

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 »