In therapy, we often talk about getting closure. But what does it mean to get closure and why is it important? 

Brett and I revisit the very first show we ever did!

It is generally difficult for individuals to understand and appreciate that others actually "think" differently than they do. However, differences in the structure of the brain actually results in differences in the way that children, adolescents, and adults think. Understanding this can help us understand each other better and improve communication. 

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2019/08/09/how-do-social-and-emotional-skills-develop-in-youth/

https://parentandteen.com/adolescent-cognitive-development/

There is a tremendous amount of social conditioning to be less in touch with our emotions. Especially for men, the message is that "Big boys don't cry" and "fear is a sign of weakness. When in reality we can not be fully human until we can embrace the totality of the human emotional spectrum. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/201609/passionate-surrender 

The world is upsidedown and there may never have been a time when levels of stress have been so high. Learning how to cope has never been more important.

That's right. There has been a significant amount of research that actually concludes that there are indeed measurable positive benefits to playing video games. This has become so accepted that there are now e-sport leagues on most University campuses that fall under the NCAA.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn/201502/cognitive-benefits-playing-video-games 

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the diagnoses in psychology that has become mythical. Contrary to what is promoted by the media and armchair psychologists BPD is fairly rare and is absolutely treatable.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20370237 

You've been told that your child is gifted. Should you be happy? What does it even mean? Here is the information you need to know.

https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources/what-giftedness#:~:text=Students%20with%20gifts%20and%20talents,learn%20and%20realize%20their%20potential.

Transactional Analysis is a very helpful theory in psychology for evaluation and improving communication.

https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/transactional-analysis

Touching and being touched has both physiological and psychological benefits.

https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-power-of-touch#1