by Arbor | May 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most of us have weathered childhood health issues like chicken pox, broken bones, stitches and tonsillectomies. And other than some faded scars, we probably have few continuing reminders of those early afflictions. But for some adults, especially those who have...
by Arbor | Apr 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Many of us have had the experience of over-eating to the point of abdominal pain. Just think about your last Thanksgiving feast: how many people pushed away from the table, groaning with discomfort, loosening their belts, unsnapping the waistband of their jeans?...
by Arbor | Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Seemingly out of nowhere, my previously sweet, considerate and affectionate 15-year-old son is sometimes replaced by a surly, disrespectful and eye-rolling teenager who doesn’t hesitate to point out my every shortcoming and flaw. In the past, my son would join...
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...
