Therapy doesn't come without resistance, especially when you're dealing with a teenager. It can be very difficult to get a teen on board with therapy because there's usually a lot of defensiveness. More >>

...I have a habit of judging people before really getting to know them... I always seem to find something about them to justify not getting involved or ending the relationship and pushing them away. More >>

Some people have a tendency to push others away before even trying to get to know them. I know the reason why and have some advice on how to change the behavior in this week's video: More >>

In my opinion, laughter really is the best medicine. Like a steam bath, it opens up all your pores and lets the bad stuff roll out. That's why I use humor on the air - it's a diagnostic which makes your body, psyche, and soul all feel better. More >>

We have all heard and probably recited the nursery rhyme, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me." If only it were true. The fact is that words do hurt, and if we try to bury the wound rather than learn from it, we not only prevent healing but we are likely to inflict pain on others. More >>

Therapy can be a very complicated process, and there aren't many therapists who do it well. When looking for a therapist, there are a few things you need to do. More >>

During my naval service 25 years ago, I was severely injured and shipped to the naval hospital for knee surgery and physical therapy (both of which were mishandled). More >>

This listener, Lidia, was severely injured during her naval service. Her surgery and rehab were botched and, on top of that, her family never visited while she was in the hospital. More >>

My nephew died recently in an accident after celebrating his 28th birthday with his friends and girlfriend. She was there when he fell 70 feet to his death. More >>

Tragedy has hit this family hard and in the process of planning the funeral, they are unsure if they should include the girlfriend of their loved one. More >>