Are We Ignoring the Role of Childhood Trauma in School Shootings?

School shootings have become part of the national dialogue in America, with much of the focus on weapons and security measures. But today I want to shift the lens in this conversation to something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: Childhood trauma, and how it connects to the mental health crisis underlying these violent acts.…

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Porn, Partners, and Pleasure: Finding Balance in a Digital Age

In a world where access to explicit content is just a click away, pornography has become a significant part of our sexual landscape. For some, it’s a tool for exploring curiosity. For others, the mere thought of their partner viewing porn crosses the line of infidelity. But no matter where you stand, there’s no denying…

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Behind the Curtain: Mental Health in Dance and Sports

Being a therapist wasn’t my dream job. Being a dancer was.  But I came to dance late — just before my 18th birthday — ancient by dance standards. Still, I was determined and auditioned to be a dance major in college.  Dance training shaped me more as a person than as a dancer. Dance taught…

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Staying Close When You’re Far Away: Managing Long Distance Relationships

In an era defined by globalization and digital connection, long distance relationships have become increasingly common, but no less challenging.  From managing loneliness and navigating intimacy, to the inevitable communication hurdles that come from having different time zones and schedules, long distance relationships make the usual relationship hurdles seem quaint.  That said, LDR’s are 100%…

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