Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Children by Dr. Jayne Walco

In a previously published blog, Dr. Jayne Walco reminds us that each transgender person’s journey is unique and different issues can arise at different ages. Is it a boy or a girl? That is often the first question of new parents or parents-to-be and leads to a host of assumptions about the nature of their […]

The Fearful Flier By Dr. Daniel DaSilva

As the holidays approach, so do some of the busiest travel days of the year.  Many of us will be flying to visit friends and relatives and some just to get away for a break during a busy time of year.  Booking a trip is exciting, but what if the mere thought of flying causes […]

Louis C. K.: What happened to you? by Dr. Daniel N. Watter

It is virtually impossible today to turn on the news without encountering a story of a man who has behaved badly sexually.  Understandably, the initial response of many of us is to be offended, angry, repulsed, and/or demanding he be punished.  However, it concerns me that our reactions can be so swift, punitive and judgmental. […]

Civility and Leadership, by Dr. Kenneth Freundlich

Last year I wrote about leadership and I lamented that leadership traits seemed to be lacking among too many of our political leaders.  I also noted that the presidential election featured two candidates with high unfavorability ratings and I questioned why a country that produced innovative companies such as Apple, Google and Facebook, could not […]