I spent this morning at a college graduation ceremony.  It's been awhile since I have attended one and I forgot how emotional and inspiring they can be.  Here is a bunch of ... 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 »

How can you tell if your avoidance is about making an excuse or is there actually a valid reason for it?   The connotation and meaning that you put behind the words is what is ... Read More »

For those of you who are the primary caregiver for a parent or significant other there was most likely a pivotal moment when you realized that this awesome responsibility fell solely on ... Read More »

Too much information or "TMI" is the new catch phrase to come out of the texting world.  Often when I find myself offering information or details that precede an awkward ... Read More »

Every week when I sit down to write my articles for Daily Strength I am often joined by my arch enemy procrastination.  It feels sometimes that I am infused with a dose of ... Read More »

There was an interesting article in the New York Times on February 4^th, 2009. The topic was about how having a child effects a marriage. In the article it discusses that ... Read More »

I am dedicating this article to all of you who will be spending Valentine's Day alone.  Now I know that there is no way to convince someone who puts a lot of weight into this ... Read More »

Most people come into therapy with a desire to change and improve some aspect of their life.  This typically involves a dysfunctional behavior that a client wants to ... Read More »