There is a mysteriousness when it comes to therapy and mental health. Some might think that it’s a bunch of psychobabble BS, or something like. Others think it’s snake oil, some made up mumbo-jumbo that has people talking about their feelings and whining about how their papa didn’t hug them Read more…
Summary: Thomas Ayala PhD is a skilled organizational advisor, counselor, and change agent. He is adept and comfortable in the role of organizational consultant, yet contrasts that role with management of an outpatient mental health clinic. A diverse and talented individual, Tom possesses influential knowledge and notable interest in the Read more…
I’m no good at being noble, but it doesn’t take much to see that the problems of three little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world – Rick Blaine, Casablanca Sometimes, when we’re in the middle of a firefight, it’s hard to see the big Read more…
Summary: Pam Saulsby – an experienced journalist, word architect, communications strategist, digital storyteller, dynamic speaker, engaging interviewer, and music artist – is a multimedia relations specialist for the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, DC. A true master communicator she advocates for veterans and their families as a Read more…
One of the key aspects of military service is training. Training, training, training. We train in the heat, we train in the rain, we train on the water and in the sky. There’s never a question about why we do it; we know why we do it. Preparation. I am Read more…
Summary: Brooke A. Fina, LCSW, BCD is an Associate Professor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ms. Fina is Board Certified in Clinical Social Work by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. She serves as the Suicide Risk Advisor for the STRONG STAR Consortium and Consortium to Read more…
At the time I write this, two highly visible figures took their own life and dies by suicide within the last week. I’ve written about suicide before, but once again wanted to share options for support for service members, veterans, and their families seeking support in times of crisis. VA Read more…
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. Meister Eckhart Gratitude has the power to uplift the heart and raise the spirit. I’ve written before about the power of gratitude, but it is always good to take the time to Read more…
Summary: Joey grew up along the shores of New Jersey and always had a drive to work hard and was taught at a young age the true value of the “almighty buck.” By age 6, he was waking up at 6 am every weekend to help his father make extra Read more…