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December 30, 2015
by Karen Allen,MS, LMHC, CAMS, CHt

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The Power of We; Terrorists, Refugees, Citizens

December 30, 2015 15:16 by Karen Allen,MS, LMHC, CAMS, CHt  [About the Author]

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Concerns about Syrian refugees, illegal aliens from Mexico, ISIS, home grown terrorist cells and the economic and security issues correlated with any one of these concerns, and it becomes easier to understand how reactive comments proliferate across government, the media, and casual conversations. Assuredly these are complicated matters [More]

November 13, 2015
by Agnes Oh, PsyD, LMFT

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Science Behind Power of Play: How Play Can Improve Health, Work, and Family Relationships

November 13, 2015 13:00 by Agnes Oh, PsyD, LMFT   [About the Author]

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With the advance of technology, human lives have become increasingly more hectic and complicated. As a result, many people are deprived of the necessary time to relax and play for pure fun. If prolonged, however, this state of privation could engender adverse ramifications on health and relationships. [More]

November 3, 2015
by Ruth Gordon, MA, MSW, LCSW

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Jorge Bergoglio aka Pope Francis; A Happy Fellow

November 3, 2015 07:45 by Ruth Gordon, MA, MSW, LCSW  [About the Author]

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Would you have imagined that a Pope would be celebrated for his relaxed and pleasant demeanor? Crowds would assemble and yearn to connect with this ex-bouncer who sees it as part of his calling to wash the feet of a Muslim female prisoner? Or hang on the words of a newly-elected Pope who stands, in muslin, to greet his cardinals rather than receive them from a throne while draped in furs? Who would have expected this? [More]