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"Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son about his Father"

One of my readers reminded me of this movie.  It is a beautiful, but heart wrenching documentary created for a son, about his father. 

Trauma Nightmares and Lucid Dreaming

Trauma nightmares can not only rob you of sleep but make you dread going to bed at night.  They can become a force that destroys you mentally and emotionally.  It's important to learn techniques for handling them so they don't handle you. 

ADHD Medications Do Not Affect School Performance

A recent article on the Child Psychology Research Blog, "ADHD Medications and School Performance" cites a research study which shows that "medication alone may not have a significant impact on" the childrens' school functioning.   

Anxiety: Nature vs. Nurture

The New York Times has a wonderful article on anxiety, "Understanding the Anxious Mind" which seems to suggest that we are born with an anxious temperament.  Personally, I wonder.

"Grief is Love's Unwillingness to Let Go"

I don't know where I originally saw this or who said it.  If you know, please enlighten me so I can give them proper credit.  Whoever said it, I think it is truly beautiful. 

Handcuffs for the Mentally Ill

I had to commit a client to the hospital last night.  I always try to prepare them in advance for how the process will unfold, but there is one part which is difficult.

Angelina Jolie in "Wanted" - Portrait of an Anorexic?

I watched the movie, "Wanted" this past weekend and was horrified at what I saw.  I'd read rumors that Angelina Jolie struggled with anorexia, but withheld judgment since it was only Hollywood rumor.  Then I saw the movie.  Angelina Jolie was so emaciated I couldn't believe it.  She was scary thin.

When Childhood Bipolar Disorder - Isn't

I really have a problem with the recent surge in diagnosing children with Bipolar Disorder.  The children I see with this diagnosis are often the victims of serious issues at home, issues which may even include abuse.  Some struggle with PTSD and the mood swings which are inherent in a traumatized individual are attributed to "Bipolar Disorder" and medicated.