Reflections on Clinical Depression Impact, Part 1
Aaron Beck, the author of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, described clinical depression as someone having consistent negative thoughts about oneself, the world, and the future. Beck referred to these three negative...
Science Suggests We Should Unplug and Reconnect
Neuroscience has proclaimed humans are wired for relationships. For example, research indicates that cortisol levels, the stress hormone in humans, increases when someone feels lonely. Science indicates the elevation of...
Treats not Sweets
The holidays are upon us. That means cooler weather and tasty sweets. I associate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentines Day with lots of tasty, sweet foods, like pecan pie,...
Human Being NOT Human Doing
At the beginning of the school year, there have probably been a few $100 bills that have landed in the hands of some lucky young people! Nothing like a “Benjamin”...
How to Talk to Your Kids About the “MoMo Challenge” (or Suicide Game)
If you haven’t by now, with school in session and kids sharing information, you may hear your children ask about the Momo Challenge. Our kids asked about it yesterday, and...
Emotionally Intelligent Neighbors
For over three decades Mr. Rogers taught Americans how to be good neighbors. Decades before Daniel Goleman wrote “Emotional Intelligence”, Mr. Rogers was teaching viewers about being an emotionally intelligent...
Reflections on Clinical Depression Impact on the Home, Part 2
My previous blog on clinician depression looked at the financial impact depression is having on America. What is often overlooked, or not discussed, is the impact clinical depression has on...
Connecting with your Child during the Summer
Summer is here! No more lunches to be made or homework to double check—finally a break! This is cause for celebration and yet, summer can also be a time that’s...
Lessons from the Ballpark: Jeter’s Approach to Life
The New York Yankees retired Derrick Jeter’s number, # 2, in 2017. He retired as the Yankees leader in hits, games played, doubles, and stolen bases. As the Yankee’s captain,...
Lessons from the Ballpark: Fired by my Son
My 7-year-old son publicly fired me from being his baseball coach. I remember it like it happened yesterday. We were standing in foul territory, next to the first base line,...
