Generosity: "The virtue of giving good things to one's spouse freely and abundantly."

I always encourage generosity between partners when working with couples. I have seen it turn around a very troubled marriage in a few weeks.


http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/is-generosity-better-than-sex/?ref=magazine

Maintaining Clinical Excellence

This is an excellent article about using another professional to 
help us attain our "personal best."




http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/10/03/111003fa_fact_gawande?printable=true

Helping Your Child's Brain to Grow

This is practical, helpful advice on how to help your child's brain to grow.

http://www.npr.org/2011/09/14/140340903/how-to-help-your-childs-brain-grow-up-strong

Antidepressant Medication prescribed by your family doctor

‎"If a physician (Family Doctor) suggests you would benefit

 from antidepressants, ask, 'Do I fit the criteria? Will the

 medication be more effective than placebo?' "
 This is good advice. Also, it is not recommended for a person to be on antidepressant medication without being in concurrent talk therapy.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/08/04/138987152/antidepressant-use-climbs-as-primary-care-doctors-do-the-prescribing?

Terri: An excellent film about Teens

This film is authentic, touching and wise. I have worked with a lot of teens and this feels real. This film would be great for clinicians, parents and teens--the best teen film since Juno.








http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110720/REVIEWS/110729996/1001/reviews

Men and Relationships

I have seen the truth of this article many times in my years of


working with men. I don't see it as a put down, just one of the


common differences between men and women.


http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/the-nagging-effect-better-health-for-married-men/?ref=health

Dad can be sad too after their child is born.

I have worked with men who become depressed after the birth of their child. I think this is helpful information for the public, for mental health professionals and pediatricians.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/time-to-focus-on-sad-dads/