- Failure to Launch: Spaceship or Young Adult?Originally appeared in The Hartford Courant on 5/5/2019 Can we please reserve the word “launch” for things like missiles, spaceships and campaigns – and not for young adults who are struggling to become increasingly independent and responsible as they navigate the transition to adulthood? With the arrival of spring comes the countdown to graduation – […]
- Hey Lazy BonesIf you’re a cat being called “lazy” probably comes with bragging rights. If you’re a human I don’t think it works the same way. The word lazy gets used a lot to describe people. I’m not sure where it lands on the hierarchy of insults for most, but for me, I really don’t like it. […]
As a psychologist, so much of the work I do is behind closed doors. I spend much of my time with one, maybe two people, sometimes a whole family, but nevertheless the interactions are contained within the four walls of my office. The door is closed.
This blog is a way of opening doors and being part of a larger conversation. I hope that by sharing thought provoking ideas, practical suggestions, and information about mental health topics I can promote dialogue and nudge growth outside the office.
The Doorways blog includes posts about a broad range of psychological topics that impact people’s relationships, behavior, personalities, feelings, and overall wellbeing. It is an effort to connect to people beyond my office walls.