It was cool that night. The blue and green lights casted a glow on the mansion. We walked to the steps of the front door. “Why are we here? Who lives here? “Together Judi and I asked simultaneously. At that very moment, the door opened and a very large, heavy-set man came out to greet […]
THE NIGHT I MET ELVIS
I had just turned eighteen one month to the day before Thanksgiving. It was 1957, the last age of innocence. I was a freshman attending the University of Alabama and had been invited to share the holiday with my roommate Harriet Goldstein along with my high school classmate, (also my roommate), Judi Gross. Harriett lived […]
MAKING LOVE WORK
Joan E Childs, LCSW Love is a feeling—Marriage is a contract—Relationships are work! Three facts I learned from Lori and Morris Gordon while involved many years ago in a PAIRS (practical applications for intimate relationship skills) training. More than 50% of marriages end in divorce and too many relationships end before they really begin. Why? […]
Nurturing Inner Child: Reparenting Therapy in the Heart of Florida
In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, it’s not uncommon for our inner child to be neglected and wounded. Unresolved childhood experiences can manifest in various ways, impacting our emotional well-being and relationships. Thankfully, Reparenting Therapy offers a powerful approach to nurturing our inner child and fostering healing. In the heart of Florida, […]
The Core Principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Understanding the Power of Thoughts and Behavior
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized and effective therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. At the heart of CBT lies a core principle that highlights the profound influence of our thoughts on our emotional well-being and behavior. Today we will explore the power of thoughts and behavior […]
Reflections from my book: WHY DID SHE JUMP? (My Daughter’s Battle with Bipolar Disorder
I don’t remember when she began to change. It might have been somewhere between 15 and 16 years of age. Until then Pami was the sweetest, kindness and most loving child anyone could ever hope to have. The oldest of five, she fawned over her younger siblings, caring for them as is if she were […]
