Nov 8, 2018
You have prepared your child to navigate the swirling waters of life with the help of out-of-home treatment and long-term family involvement. You have followed all the steps to better outcomes – parental involvement in treatment and at-home after-care that includes...
Mar 23, 2018
Feb 1, 2017
Twenty years ago, as a graduate student in Marriage and Family Therapy, I co-presented my first family seminar. My target audience was what was referred to in the literature as “The Sandwich Generation.” This four week class targeted people in their 40’s and 50’s...
Feb 1, 2017
Twenty years ago, my wife and I were vacationing in San Diego with my in-laws. We went to see a dear family friend, who happened to be a Holocaust Survivor and psychotherapist. We had one of our children with us. As you may know, traveling with a baby isn’t easy,...
Feb 1, 2017
There is always a gap when a student in treatment looks at going home or on to living independently. They are tired of the rules and boundaries of treatment, but they have also learned the ropes and are comfortable too. Families also get a little dizzy when...