The important thing to consider is this: Are you feeling joy now and then? Are you feeling happiness at any points in the day? Are you feeling satisfaction or pleasure when you engage in the things you typically enjoy? If your answer is “yes”, you may just be enjoying a calm period in your life. … Read more
First of all, abundant love does not spoil a child. Overindulging a child with material possessions can indeed spoil a child. Appreciating one’s good fortune in life compared to others will be something she will be ready to learn when she develops her ability to think conceptually — starting about age 11. Prior to that, … Read more
The following is an interview with Pat Mothner for the new book, Is Therapy Right for Me? (ONS Publishing) What’s the biggest difference between a Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist and Psychiatrist? A therapist has a master’s degree and provides psychotherapy and specializes in relationship issues—which may be relationships with your family, your partner, your children, or … Read more
I just realized that while children are dogs . . . loyal and affectionate . . . teenagers are cats. It’s so easy to be a dog owner. You feed it, train it, boss it around. It puts its head on our knee and gazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting. It … Read more