by Arbor | Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Wiping runny noses. Driving carpool. Answering the same question 12 times. Scheduling doctors’ appointments. As parents, we expect and accept that these tasks are everyday obligations in our roles as caretakers. As the American population ages, however, many...
by Arbor | Apr 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Our family has just begun navigating the college exploration process. My son is actively researching various schools for programs heavy in the arts — film, screenwriting, directing. We, as parents committed to bankrolling (at least in part) his higher education,...
by Arbor | Mar 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Couples in joint counseling are sometimes surprised when I recommend that one — or both — members also initiate individual counseling with their own therapists. Some people worry that spending time in solo sessions will create further distance in the...
by Arbor | Mar 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
We expect the symptoms of distress when we are under pressure, anticipating a negative event or feeling burdened with excessive expectations. But we can also experience anxiety, muscle tension, headaches, irritability, fitful sleep — as well as a slew of other...
by Arbor | Mar 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Many people think recovery from addiction begins with a stint in rehab. Or that recovery commences when the addict hits “rock bottom.” Or even that abstinence from one’s drug of choice is the key to recovering a healthy life. But many...
