I not only long for the day that the American Psychological Association includes “Developmental Trauma Disorder” within the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), but… Read more “Developmental Trauma Disorder (Mini-Blog #27)”
Category: Counseling
The Body Keeps the Score on Audiobook
Trauma is everywhere y’all! I thoroughly believe trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences are the single greatest public health threat in our country. The entire book is up… Read more “The Body Keeps the Score on Audiobook”
On Personal Growth
I really enjoyed and appreciated the following post from my friend Dani Cook (check out her website in the hyperlink in her name): As discussions around systemic… Read more “On Personal Growth”
The Story Is In The Sky: Let’s Lay Aside Our Straws (Revised and Updated)
Buddhism uses an analogy to describe what happens when we follow fixed beliefs to contour reality for us. Buddhists say that holding such views is like gazing… Read more “The Story Is In The Sky: Let’s Lay Aside Our Straws (Revised and Updated)”
Therapist-Priest?
My best friend said this in a convo about our vocations and callings that we had a few weeks ago about vocations and callings: And let’s face… Read more “Therapist-Priest?”
“Why I’m Done with Trying to be ‘Man Enough'”
Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity — to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In… Read more ““Why I’m Done with Trying to be ‘Man Enough’””
Vocational Reflections
Yes, I’m happily and joyfully making my way back home to the Episcopal Church where I belong! Yes, I’ve wrestled with and struggled with a perceived calling… Read more “Vocational Reflections”
Counseling and Race Relations
Summary and reflection on Laurie Meyers’ piece “Facing the Reality of Racism” from this past February’s edition of Counseling Today: SUMMARY “In an atmosphere characterized by intolerance… Read more “Counseling and Race Relations”
Planting the Seeds of Hope: My Advocacy Interview with a Black Lives Matter Activist
This was my assignment for a class I just wrapped up last weekend. Thought these amazing answers were worthy of my sharing with the interviewee’s permission: ADVOCACY… Read more “Planting the Seeds of Hope: My Advocacy Interview with a Black Lives Matter Activist”
The Safe Space or (Counseling Isn’t About Agreement in Belief Systems)
A lot of supporters for the recent anti-LGBTQI counseling law in TN (which I’ve previously written in opposition to here and here) like to state that “if… Read more “The Safe Space or (Counseling Isn’t About Agreement in Belief Systems)”
The Daring Adventure Life 