How far do we go for our friends? What are the boundaries when we’ve had life long buddies? Yikes, always a tough one. I believe in loyalty to a fault with friends, and covering “their six” in most situations – except when kids are involved. Listen to Beth’s dilema as to whether or not she […]
Behaviors
Friend and Boundaries
EMAIL: Beth wrote: I love your new podcast!! I heard about it from the Diva Cast and thought I would have a listen. Well today at work, I caught up on all your episodes (Dear Zanny). I can correlate some of your advice to other events in my life (the cat and mouse and projection of […]
Eckhart Tolle & Christianity
Eckhart Tolle’s new book, A New Earth, is wreaking havoc with some conservative Christians – some of whom are my friends. I purchased the book on my return trip from Aruba. I devoured Tolle’s book in the 3.5 hour flight. I underlined, starred, and made marginalia notes. I felt elated seeing Tolle’s very well-written thoughts regarding […]
Suicide: Prevention & After Care
Finding out that a loved one suicided is like being hit by an emotional tsunami. The aftershock and devastation to loved ones left behind is gut-wrenching. A listener emailed and asked for resources. Here is the best in the nation: 1) The Link Counseling Center – phone: 404-256-9797, email: www.thelink.org. The Link was founded by Iris Bolton […]
Sex, Sex, and Sex…
It’s all about sex. Really. Years ago as an early psychology student I read something about Sigmund Freud that always stuck with me. Freud was overheard at a cocktail party when he claimed that all of people’s neurosis manifested from some type of sexual issues. Yep. I found it interesting, but didn’t believe it. Now, […]
Self Injury – Cutting – Self Mutilation
I wrote my thesis on SIB (Self Injurious Behavior) – it’s a topic close to my heart. No, I’ve never been a “cutter.” But I love someone who engages in this behavior. Cutters are on the increase. I am a Family Therapist and 90% of my adolescent clients currently cut, or have experimented with it. […]