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In the 90's, I went back to school and earned my Bachelors at Marylhurst College here in Oregon. Following that, I went to work at a residential treatment facility for extremely emotionally disturbed children, 8 to 18, as on-line staff. Each day when I arrived

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Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Keeping New Year resolutions: Tips that really work: 4 of 24

Resolutions, especially those born in a fog of celebration and optimism, can be impossible to keep. We all want to change the world for the better, but the task is formidable. As a therapist who has been trained to hone in on doable and necessary goals for clients, there are elements that may help create the changes you desi...
Society & Lifestyle > Morals, Values & Norms (Other) The idea of personal morals has been eliminated in today's society: 1 of 6

There was a time when public rudeness was frowned upon, but increasingly, in my experience, those who misbehave have their bad behavior facilitated by those who choose to tolerate them. While it may be a stretch to say this is akin to "personal morals," on some level it certainly is. If a person is rude, loud, or disruptive ...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss The importance of saying good-bye when cremation is your choice: 1 of 6

When a loved one dies, a family is faced with many decisions. If the deceased has made arrangements before-hand to be cremated, that decision may have already been made. However, the family still has many options about what kind of memorial they would like, and how to process the loss. Families tend to have their own unique ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Parenting tips: Is it necessary to fulfill your kid's demands?: 1 of 5

Many parents can tell you that their children are expert at "guilting" them. What do they mean when they say that? Usually it means that kids will manipulate them into buying stuff, taking them places, or giving them privileges above what is reasonable. There are some strategies to avoid this, and if you have already fallen ...
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Does divorce mediation work?: 1 of 5

Divorce mediation can help immensely in the painful process of divorce. However, one must define what "success" will look like before deciding whether the mediation was, in fact, successful. Couples who come for therapy may be in the last stages of an emotional shut-down, grasping at straws in order to preserve their family,...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Abuse of parents by children: 3 of 13

It begins when a couple brings home a new baby. Or maybe in some cases even sooner. Many infants are kicking and pummeling mom from the inside even before birth. For much of the pregnancy, Mom's bladder is so squished she must stay close to a bathroom at all times or face the humiliation of having "accidents" that would make...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Causes and effects of the dysfunctional family: 3 of 11

Even the word "dysfunctional" sounds ominous. As a classmate once quipped, if you had never heard it before, you might assume it had something to do with people not being able to go to the bathroom. However, it has become one of those buzz words that gets tossed around, sometimes flippantly, to mean everything from loose mor...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The importance of character: 13 of 42

First we need to define the word "character." We are not talking about somebody's Aunt Hazel who has a mustache and smellls like lilac. We are not talking about a cowboy whose six-shooter is "for hire." For our purposes we will be be addressing the meaning of the word in association to those who exhib...
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Netiquette: How to handle sticky situations in a digital age: 3 of 9

Digital age network relationships depend mostly on text, which has significant limitations. Conventional communication is 70 to 90 percent non-verbal. When actually talking, we read expressions, body "language," tone and pitch of the voice, complexion changes, and timing. Words in print have to stand...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Advice to parents of molested children: 2 of 6

Nothing chills a parent's heart more than to learn their child has been molested, usually by somebody the parent trusted, maybe even paid to take care of the child. However, hand wringing and crying will not help the child. Having counseled many parents in this situation, here is my best advice. 1. Curb emotional inclination...