Infants are born into a context. The parents' wishes and dreams for their imagined child far precede the actual arrival of the infant. David Lichtenstein (2018) summarizes the concept, attributed to French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan, who "viewed the mother as a culturally embedded subject defined by...
For each of us, words are loaded with meanings outside of their dictionary definitions. Some fail to impact us, while others have long-lasting effects. In our current world, succeed, perform, accomplish, complete, and fulfill can all be associated with thoughts of winning, medals, tears of...
Sunday January 16, 2022 4:00-6:30 PM If King were alive today, he would doubtless encourage those who celebrate his life to recognize their responsibility to struggle as he did for a more just and peaceful world...
Table Talk: Connected Conversations Over The Holidays The holidays can be joyful and can provide meaningful opportunities to reconnect with friends and family. Holidays can also be stressful, in no small part due to these same interactions. Contentious topics such as politics and current events create...
Written by Elissa "Liz" Woodruff, Ph.D. For many folks, the holiday season symbolizes celebration and connection - a time to share love, laughs, and often elaborate meals with friends and family. While joyful for some, this time can be excruciating if you are unhappy with your...