by Arbor | Apr 7, 2015 | Articles
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 | Articles
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 | Articles
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 | Articles
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...
by Arbor | Mar 9, 2015 | Articles
Although my son is well past the Disney-age set, I have not been immune to the force of the cultural phenomenon of the Frozen movie, specifically it’s omnipresent anthem “Let It Go.” I wouldn’t originally have considered Princesses Elsa and...
by Arbor | Sep 25, 2014 | Articles
Maybe it’s the realization that middle age has firmly and irrevocably arrived. Maybe it’s the aches and pains I notice more now when I leave the gym or finish raking my yard. Maybe my son’s penchant for analyzing his every body part, facial...
