Mental Health Articles
Life as a Motherless Daughter | Counseling Washington
“…Too soon, too sudden, the wrenching apart, that woman’s heartbeat heard ever after from a distance, the loss of that ground-note echoing whenever we are happy, or in despair.”... read more
A Mantra for your short-fuse behavior:
Therapy is not an admission of weakness
“DEAR CAROLYN: I get bent out of shape over petty stuff and I end up snapping at my sweetie. I attribute it to the short-fuse personalities in my family, but, excuses, excuses. &... read more
What is PTSD? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:
Is There a Successful PTSD Treatment?
You wake from a nightmare sweating or shaking or screaming. Startled by an unexpected sound or touch, you nearly jump out of your skin. You try to shut out feelings about that awful thing that happened to yo... read more
Premarital Counseling and Marriage Education Workshops
Prevent Marriage Decay (Happily Ever After...?)
Dear Future Newlyweds, Congratulations on your plans to marry. I have a question for you! How would you like to ensure that your marriage gets off on the right foot? What if I told you that you cou... read more
Risk Assessment Evaluation & Security Risk Management in the Prevention of School Shootings:
Preventing Homicide and Suicide in Our Schools
There have been many school shootings dating back to at least 1974. Usually the shootings involve a fourteen to seventeen-year old male who has access to a semi-automatic handgun. Several of the most rec... read more
Sex Offender Treatment Providers in Washington State
Sex offender treatment providers in WA are licensed by the WA Department of Health's Health Professions Quality Assurance Sex Offender Treatment Provider Program. Washington State Licensing Requ... read more
Eating Disorders for the Curious
Several years ago I worked at Swedish/Ballard Medical Center on the Eating Disorders unit. It was a 10 bed psychiatric unit mostly occupied by women struggling with life threatening illness of anorexia... read more
Forensic Psychological Evaluation
Forensic psychology is a clinical psychology specialty which intertwines the law with two types of professional services: (1) psychological evaluation and assessment to assist the defense or prosecution... read more
Childhood ADHD
the viewpoint of the naturopathic practitioner
Childhood ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: the viewpoint of the naturopathic practitioner By Michael Byrne, N.D. It is important that children are successful in both learni... read more
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Complex Trauma
Complex Trauma By Dr. Felicia Mueller, Psychotherapist Complex trauma or Disorder of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS) refers to a condition resulting from exposure... read more
What is Domestic Violence?
What is the Crime of Domestic Violence in Washington State? Definitions (C) (3) "Domestic violence" means: (a) Physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the... read more
Drunk Driving and DUI:
The Legal and Emotional Consequences
Alcohol/Drug Treatment in Jail Now retired after seventeen years of chemical dependency counseling for Seattle King County Public Health, I approach the topic of drunk driving from the perspective of... read more
ADD Adults and Executive Function In Everyday Life:
Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
ADD Adults and Executive Function In Everyday Life: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Research on Adult ADD [Adult Attention Deficit Disorder] is increasingly stressing "impai... read more
What is EMDR?
What is EMDR? EMDR, the acronym or abbreviation for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used to relieve the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and... read more
U.S. Pandemic--who should live, who should die?--epidemiologists vs economists
Of two minds—Who should live and who should die? Opinion “The real reason epidemiologists and economists keep arguing” ... read more
Therapy During a Pandemic
Webmaster comment: A few weeks ago, I had trouble sleeping. With the stay-at-home orders from governors and the president, and the social-distancing movement saying to stay 6 feet apart, to... read more
From Drug Addict & Alcoholic to Entrepreneur:
A Story of Recovered Hope
The first-ever AA meeting I went to was in prison, and I didn’t speak. I didn’t stand up, didn’t say my name, and certainly didn’t tell my story. I did one thing though - I listened.... read more
Who is Most Qualified to Treat Sexual Problems?
Sexual issues are addressed by a variety of therapists, but the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) certified sex therapists and counselors are the most quali... read more
Eating Disorders for the Curious
Several years ago I worked at Swedish/Ballard Medical Center on the Eating Disorders unit. It was a 10 bed psychiatric unit mostly occupied by women struggling with life threatening illness of anorexia... read more
Affairs: Boundaries and Respect?
I’ve been thinking about affairs lately, seeing how devastating and destructive they are to a marriage and wondering why they happen. I consider myself knowledgeable about some subjects like eati... read more
Minding Your Children's Digital Diet
The front page headline of The Seattle Times from October 21, 2016 read, “New Guidelines tell parents: Mind your kid’s digital diet.” The article quotes findings and suggestions put o... read more
The Art of Listening: Clients Want to be Heard
A view from the other side of the couch, CWa series, part 2.
Before session, before settling into my slate gray upholstered arm chair, before opening my door and greeting my client, I engage in mindfulness practices that lay the foundation for listening. The kind of h... read more
OKAY
A view from the other side of the couch, CWa series, part 1.
Parents want their kids to be okay - as in my twenty-two year old son is biking across country this summer and I want him to be okay. Okay as in when my daughter was two and was hospitalized with a treatment... read more
