Many years ago when I was beginning my career as a therapist working in the domestic violence field there was a disturbing outlook about recovery from trauma. Some professionals ... Read More »
1) Demerol: I'll never forget a lecture I attended as a resident by a well known toxicologist who said Demerol should be pulled from the market...that it doesn't work any better than any ... Read More »
A Daily Strength member asked me to address the issue of how to recognize when it is time to end a relationship. The member wanted information that would help to identify when it is time to ... Read More »
Bumps, lumps, dry skin, and rashes are the most common thing I am asked about at dinner parties. I have learned from the best during my training and hear the same "pearls of ... Read More »
I witnessed something unbelievable the other day while driving to work. If you happen to be familiar with the freeways around Los Angeles (some of the nations busiest) you know that ... Read More »
We have all seen the headlines recently about how folks are coping or not coping with the economy. Unemployment in Los Angeles is up over 11% and nationally there are similar ... Read More »
What makes you feel good about yourself? Can you take a compliment? Do you feel like you deserve good things that come your way? Do you feel like you have mastered things in your ... Read More »
Have you ever had an argument with your mate and been so caught up in the moment that it takes you a while to realize there are little ears present? Each family has its own style of ... Read More »
There are several versions of The Cycle of Violence which be found in the literature on the subject but they basically contain all of the same tenets. Typically it can be broken down ... Read More »