I worry about the trend towards therapeutically treating children for everything from a lisp to a bit of rebelliousness. For example, shyness isn’t pleasant, but many children really do grow out of it (I did).

Faith-based therapy, nutrition and mental health, children’s therapy, therapist best-practices, and more mental health trends we hope to see in 2012.

Are some people more vulnerable to cults thank others? Here’s one person’s take on why she was an easy victim.

It has been my experience that until they try it, most counselors and therapists do not yet understand how powerful relaxing music can be when used as a therapy tool.

In a way, mother is like a black-hole, empty as eternity.

In Kabbalah, true compassion is the ability to harmonizes opposing forces-generous love + wise restraint- to produce enlightened balance.

When used properly, Social Media opens new communication pathways for those who feel trapped and very much alone.

Mental illness and addiction are mental, physical and spiritual diseases—is medication always the answer?

If you are involved with someone who seems to be “stubbornly” clinging to a painful memory, there’s a right way and a wrong way to help them.

Emotional or physical abuse can be attributed in part to the lack of recognition and respect the abuser has for their victim’s personal boundaries.