John Amodeo, PH.D., MFT I recently spoke on the art of receiving at an event organized by. Dr. Allen Berger, who is a psychologist, author, and leading expert on addiction. He made the interesting point that there’s an important difference between receiving and taking. Here is my understanding of the difference. Many of us have
The combined influence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and the COVID-19 pandemic has led those working at academic medical centers to become more acutely aware of the consequences of racism on mental, physical, and public health. The harsh realities of growing up Black in America became vividly evident with the tragic killing of George Floyd
by: Children's Health of Texas Many families are facing major changes in their day-to-day lives because of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With all the unknowns that come with a new virus, it's normal to feel anxious about the "what ifs" and the future. This stress does not just affect adults – children and teens are also at
On the latest Bringing Intimacy Back show, we had special guest Dwight Bain. Dwight has guided thousands of people through challenging times as an Author, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Leadership Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and former Family Law Mediator in clinical practice since 1984. Dwight Bain is a trusted media source, having been
Lori Hardacker started her journey when she moved to Fort Myers Florida in 2019 after living in her RV and traveling the US since May of 2016. She worked in Naples and Fort Myers during the winter months and fell in love with that area. This is where she decided to take a
If you can't access gratitude right now, that's ok. Feel what you feel. There is a lot of pressure to feel grateful for health and well-being during this COVID-19 crisis. After all, so many others are in terrible pain. And while gratitude can increase a person’s level of satisfaction, help them see beyond the crisis,
On our recent show, we had special guest Letitia Browne-James. Dr. Letitia Browne-James is the Founder and Owner of Victorious Living Counseling & Consulting, LLC. She is a Board Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL), Qualified Clinical Supervisor (FL), and Florida Behavioral Health Case Manager Supervisor with over ten years of experience working
