Last week we lost two American Icons: Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on the same day.  My condolences go out to the both families. It was a tragic day that as an aside shed light on ... 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 »

Today is the two year mark of my mother's passing and I am reminded that grieving is not a linear process.  Over the past few weeks I have noticed some sadness as I've ... Read More »

All in one week.

This week I truly am experiencing the circle of life.

Tuesday, I attended a bris (Jewish Ritual Circumcision). A celebration of a life yet to ... Read More »

This weekend I and most of America was stunned and deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Tim Russert. It's almost unbelievable to think that such a strong, vibrant man was struck ... Read More »

Once you have received the names and telephone numbers of a couple of therapists (see my Blog titled How to Find a Good Therapist) then you will want to call each one with a clear set of ... Read More »

Stepping into a therapist's office for the first time takes courage. In fact, the decision can be so stressful that some people wait until they are in crisis and/or have exhausted all others ways ... Read More »

Why is it that when therapists are portrayed on television they are usually behaving unethically or acting foolishly? I am certainly not going to make the argument that therapists are beyond ... Read More »

This will be the second Mother's Day without my mother and I am noticing a trend. About mid-April it starts - the commercials, the billboards, and newspaper ads collectively describing the ... Read More »