By now you have probably heard something in the news (or perhaps your favorite gossip magazine) about the very public debacle around actress Lindsay Lohan.  It seems like her life and poor “choices” have been carefully tracked and observed by the public eye for years now.  But, recently with her jail sentence actually happening (of which she will likely spend about 10% of her 90 day sentencing) it is almost impossible to turn on the radio, look at a magazine, or hear news stations without hearing someone debating, “How did she get here?”  Good question!  Read the rest of this entry »

• Tips for married couples for staying together (and staying healthy) with children http://fb.me/vIuciyDj #

Powered by Twitter Tools

• Read part two of our blog series on child trauma
  and it's effects on the developing brain. We
  welcome all feedback. http://fb.me/EOczP6U1 #
• TV and violence. A simple and short article on this topic can be found at… http://fb.me/CYBFinu8 #
• Using sites like Facebook and Twitter may lead to an increase in the hormone responsible for human bonding,… http://fb.me/DCn4IH5k #
• We have begun a new blog series on child trauma and it's effects on the developing brain. Part one is now… http://fb.me/CySaYFQS #

Powered by Twitter Tools

Researchers like Martin Teicher (2000) have readily established that there is both neurobiology and epidemiology evidence that indicates repeatedly that early life stress and adverse experiences (defined as: physical, sexual, emotional abuse as well as household exposure to alcohol or other substance abuse, parental mental illness, violent treatment of mother or stepmother; criminal behavior in the household and parental separation or divorce) can cause enduring brain dysfunction that, in turn, affects health and quality of life throughout the lifespan. Read the rest of this entry »

• Our therapy practice is growing!! Elliot and Stephanie Munro have “officially” been added to the appointment… http://fb.me/Bgk8lKiv #
• I have written a new book review for a text that I highly recommend. http://fb.me/C7c9TYKz #
• http://aztraumatherapy.com/book-review/book-review-change-101/ http://fb.me/CBS5i0nm #
• Testimonial for Sleep Deprivation Therapy – Part 2: Treatment Activity http://fb.me/A0frWp6z #
• If a counseling group in your community was offering a free class/workshop/seminar, which topic would you be interested in attending?? #

Powered by Twitter Tools

Part 1: The consequences of exposing children to adverse or traumatic environments

There exists a tremendous volume of research and evidence that repeatedly paints a story of unfortunate outcomes on the canvas of child abuse and neglect. However the brush strokes on this canvas are often limited to the character and images of physical and sexual abuse and neglect. Indeed that is no light matter with the federal government estimating that nearly a million children a year are physically or sexually abused and neglected. Read the rest of this entry »

“Breaking the Patterns of Depression” by Michael D. Yapko

Depression is a tremendous problem in society when one looks at the complexity of strains, stressors and things that can cause each person to be in distress. One of the points that the author makes that is tremendous is that there is no single cause, single treatment or single defining characteristic of depression.

Read the rest of this entry »

“Change 101: A Practical Guide to Creating Change in Life or Therapy” by Bill O’Hanlon

With humor and a light-hearted approach that is insightful and enlightening, this is a text that talks about the basics of how we can create positive change in our own lives or the lives of those that we are endeavoring to help and support. Read the rest of this entry »

• Providing training for ASU on Tuesday and for Catholic charities the end of the week. Focusing on assessment of Traumagenic Families. #
• Dr. Bob starts today as the Professor in Charge (POC) for Ottawa University's marriage and family therapy specialization! #
• Had a great time meeting with colleagues today to get an Arizona Trauma Therapy Network started. 10 agencies were… http://fb.me/BlFPd86k #
• The first Trauma network meeting went well, everyone left with many tasks to complete and it should be interesting to watch it grow #
• I am very excited! today we are meeting to begin forming an Arizona specific trauma therapy network to share resources. It should improve … #
• Looking forward to speaking tomorrow at ASU about non-egoic therapy and problem geography! #

Powered by Twitter Tools