The college application process is often a time marked by high anxiety for teenagers and their parents, rather than being a time of anticipation and pleasures about a new phase of life.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which is an important time to promote resources and support for preventing suicides worldwide.

In therapy, the work in each phase is different and significant. The beginning, middle, and ending phases all have great importance.

Sitting down and settling into the treatment process can help us work through our issues and improve our relationships. As an example, I will share the story of Sally, who was in her early forties when she came to see me.

As the work of therapy begins, there are times you will want to run away from treatment. These feelings are quite common, but it is not necessarily a good idea to act upon these feelings. Why? It is because you cannot even imagine what you will find at the end of your rainbow.