A recent study with children throughout the world has shown that spanking as a form of discipline lowers their IQs.  "How often parents spanked made a difference. The more spanking, the slower the development of the child's mental ability. But...

The field of psychiatry claims to be scientific and evidence-based when it diagnosis and prescribes medications for mental "disorders".  They often cite research to back up their claims that disorders are "biochemical imbalances" or disturbances in...

If I can stop one heart from breaking I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Into his nest again, I shall not live in vain Emily Dickinson  

They say troubles come in threes.  I think issues must too.  It seems that clients and colleagues alike seem to be struggling with the same issues at the same time.  One week I'll have a plethora of "Victims" in my office.  The next a lot of...

While watching The Caine Mutiny* this weekend I realized that this classic movie has a powerful portrayal of the Scapegoat role playing out in a military crew. If you are a scapegoat or someone who loves a scapegoat you might want to watch...