Bio
Specialties:
- Marriage & Family Therapy
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Affiliation:
- Author
Location:
- San Mateo, CA
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Group Memberships
Credentials
- Education
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Masters of Social Welfare, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Ks., 1977-79
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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1984-Present
- Professional Membership or Societies
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National Association of Social Workers, 1984-presentCalifornia Marriage and Family Therapist Association, 2000-present
- Publications
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Unchain the Pain: How to be Your Own Therapist, Nov. 2011, Norlights Press The Body Mind Soul Solution: Healing Emotional Pain through Exercise, 2007, Pegasus Books Redemption of the Shattered: A Teenager's Healing Journey through Sandtray Therapy, Booklocker 2002
Activity
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What is parent training for ADHD?
Question: How can I parent fearlessly? Do not watch the cable television ongoing presentation of missing children. Their 24/7 coverage of this issue makes it seem like strangers kidnapping child...
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What are the symptoms of depression?
The signs a teenager may be experiencing depression are: Extreme personality changes Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable Significant loss or gain in appetite Difficulty f...
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How do I motivate myself to start exercising?
There are several messages that can tell you that you need to exercise regularly. They are:You will improve your physical appearance; You will feel better mentally; You will gain more confidence; ...
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What are some ways to deal with anxiety?
Some ways to deal with anxiety: Distract yourself from it by getting into your work or focusing on the conversation you are presently having. Exercise and focus on something other than your anxie...
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How can I prevent my stress from harming my child?
First of all, we live in very stressful times, so it is impossible to prevent your stress from having an impact on your child. You can do your best to minimize the effect that your anguish has on ...
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What are the warning signs of suicide?
The warning signs of suicide are:Disinterest in favorite extracurricular activitiesProblems at work and losing interest in a job Substance abuse, including alcohol and drug (illegal and legal drugs...
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How do I begin the healing process?
The first step is to come to terms and accept that you have an emotional pain and/or trauma that you cannot seem to work through. This step comes along with the understanding that you are not we...
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How can emotions cause physical pain?
How can I deal with my emotional pain at a time of grief?Recognize that you are in a state of grief and don't beat up on yourself because you are mourning.Feel free to ask yourself emotional pain q...
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How does divorce affect a child's development?
The effects of divorce on children's development are:They often feel that the termination of the marriage was their fault. They come to believe it is their job to mediate their parent's a...
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What is public anger?
Many feel that anger is the first emotion felt before striking out at someone verbally and/or physically. The emotion that comes first is hurt. The hurt can take the form of feeling disrespected ...
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