By Mimi Kraus, LCSW-C As a therapist, I have witnessed many times how stress around financial issues often drives individuals and couples to a therapist’s office seeking help. Money is an emotionally charged topic, and couples often do not communicate effectively due to feelings of shame, guilt, need to control,…Read More
To My Child, I am letting you go to Senior Week, but that doesn’t mean I won’t worry. I know you want me to start treating you like an adult by giving you some space and some trust. But I also know that sometimes people your age think that nothing…Read More
By Susan Kurlander, M. Ed. Recently, as I was putting my youngest grandson (two years old) in for a nap, he asked me in all innocence, “Bubby, where did mommy’s penis go?” Totally taken aback, and, fortunately, not dropping him as I put him in the crib, I said, “Let’s…Read More
By Rachael Abrams, LCSW-C I’m enjoying the laid back hazy days of summer as much as I possibly can, savoring every minute of sunshine that that comes my way. But I know what is lurking out there in the humid shadows. The back to school circulars have already showed up…Read More
By Susan Kurlander, M. Ed. Your 5 year old leaves his bike in the driveway overnight. Not realizing it was there, you ride over it the next morning. The bike is demolished. You find out your 11 year old was texting her friend at 11 o’clock p.m., way after her…Read More
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