The Importance of Structure
When I was first introduced to family systems therapy in the 1980s one of the preeminent models was “Structural Family Therapy” which emphasized hierarchy and boundaries. The focus on hierarchy…
Putting our Problems in Perspective
When I was in graduate school one of my professors was a devotee of Albert Ellis, the originator of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET). For those not familiar with this model,…
One Resolution for the New Year: Try to be a little kinder
Much to my chagrin, I cannot find the exact quotation,but I believe that it was Aldous Huxely, the British writer, who noted near the end of his life that the…
Social Responsibility in Difficult Times
The evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of vaccines is incredibly strong (1). In addition, nearly 60% of the US population (2) is fully vaccinated and there has been no…
Strategies for Maintaining Family Harmony During the Holidays (and beyond)
All too often we fall into the trap of believing that we are right, that our opinions and beliefs are “indisputable facts,” and that those who disagree are at best…