“Anything you can become obsessed with, and you do so much you don’t do the things you need to do with family, friends, school, job…can be an addiction.” – Dale Archer, psychologist “I need to get past my drug addiction…it’s …
“Every human being must have boundaries in order to have successful relationships or a successful performance in life.” – Henry Cloud, psychologist “…did you ever meet someone who got too much adult attention?” Timothy was a slight, wiry, young man …
“Family vacations are the best of all times: a journey into yourself.” – King Ayles, writer “…I’m glad the summer vacation is over…” When Charles walked into my office for his weekly consultation his expression was one of exasperation. He …
“Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.” – John Barth, writer “I have always looked up to her, strived to be like her!” Jenny was the youngest in her family, with her sister, Barbara, being what she …
“In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life.” – Albert Bandura, psychologist “…I just don’t know what to do!” Sandy was a single father …
“Drama queen – a person (especially a woman) who acts as though things are much worse than they really are.” – Mirriam Webster dictionary “Here goes the drama queen, again!” Elita worked in healthcare as a nurse. She was …
“No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions.” – Patrick J. Kennedy, politician “I’m the family drunk!” Amanda was a tallish, red haired woman, who had been attractive at an earlier …
“No one’s family is normal. Normalcy is a lie invented by advertising agencies to make the rest of us feel inferior.” – Claire LaZebnik, author “… fun and frolic with great food!” Amie was a Caper, that is from Cape …
“Some mothers are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.” – Pearl S. Buck, author “It was like… she had it all!” Samantha was an ambitious, …
“There is only one success – to be able to spend your life in your own way.” – Christopher Morley, actor “…can I bounce an idea off of you?” Melvin was an energetic, talkative, successful businessman about 60 years of …