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The structure of the U.S. population has been changing over the past few decades.  But in 2011, as the very first of the Baby Boomers turned 65, the U.S. society had been changed forever (Ortman, et al., 2014).  It is projected that the “older population,” considered...

I remember the day that my mother-in-law instructed me how to best connect to my sister-in-laws, who are substantially younger than me.  My mother-in-law stated that it is best to meet them on their own turf, reaching out to them via text, rather than any other...

A lapse or relapse is a dysregulation of neurochemicals, a return to old behaviors.  We hear the terms lapse and relapse used often in reference to people who use substances.  But we can also apply it to other behaviors, such as acting out in rage or...

Planning a fabulous and fun holiday season is much like planning a wonderful meal.  We must plan our menu, know our recipes, collect our ingredients and then prepare, in order to be able to enjoy.  Much the same can go into planning for our mental health...

So, I like to look at how addiction can manifest in our lives, kind of like a pet, a cuddly, furry, loving, adoring little pet.  A pet that likes to snuggle your neck, comfort you and keep you company.  This pet of ours, our addictive traits, comes into...

Domestic Violence. Intimate Partner Violence.  Bullying.  Stalking.  All are acts of violence and abuse.  It doesn’t matter what it’s called.  It is damaging, causing pain and injury with the impact being far-reaching.  DV or IPV knows no socioeconomic...