One of my clients, Charity (not her real name), mentioned her son’s recent diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactive disorder. (ADHD) She had been resistant to the diagnosis at first, she shared, but she soon gave in, after realizing that in fact, she and her husband both suffered from ADHD as well. In the end, it was good news. An occupational therapist ... Read More »

When I first heard the premise behind Flight: that alcoholic pilot Whip Whitaker, played by Denzel Washington lands a commercial plane in a bad storm and saves most of those on board, I was afraid to see it. Seeing first hand in therapy the tragic loss of family, relationships, careers, and peace of mind that alcoholics suffer from, I couldn’t ... Read More »