It’s evident, just by watching my toddler, that we were born to play. There is a natural curiosity that children exhibit (some more than others!) that seems to get lost as we grow up and take on more responsibilities. New research, however, shows that we truly need to play; read that article here. Remember to “play” this…
Category: family
The New American Boy Doll
I, for one, am grateful that this has finally happened. Dolls as a “girls only” toy is antiquated and sexist. Why not use a doll as a toy for boys in effort to encourage nurturing and empathetic behaviors? Don’t we want our boys to grow up to be men who love and take care of…
Afraid of…Emotions?
I have Leigh McCullough’s book, “Treating Affect Phobia” on my bookshelf in my office. I originally purchased this book and studied it during my post-graduate studies, and since then, it has become a vital part of how I practice. What does “affect phobia” mean? It simply means being afraid of (phobia) your feelings (affect). This impacts…