Tag Archives: therapy
Mom Failure
Yesterday my teenage son was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and was prescribed meds. Two months ago, my teen daughter was diagnosed with depression and put on meds. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom their whole lives and, along with my husband, … Continue reading
Challenges of Therapy
Are some states more difficult to operate in than others? Absolutely. In Minnesota, we might average $125 an hour for reimbursement from insurance, but in Tennessee or Florida, maybe $65 an hour. And recruiting talent is really challenging if we’re … Continue reading
Enough
I have a person I would consider my best friend, almost a sister. However, I’m noticing over the last few years that I am the person she complains to — understandable, she has a terrible husband and job — which … Continue reading
Family Boundaries
My son revealed to me that years ago, an older male family member propositioned him to have sex. This apparently took place at a holiday dinner where some heavy drinking had occurred (which was not unusual), and after his father … Continue reading
Tough Conversations
My brother has been incarcerated for several years for drug offenses. This has been extremely painful for our entire family, but I love him and try to keep in touch with him. My wife and I have two children, ages … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 