Judgemental therapists give me a headache. Most therapists are compassionate, skilled, emapthic, loving, kind, supportive and nurturing. Several times per year however, including today, a new client sadly told me they were judged by their former therapist because said therapist wasn’t comfortable with the client’s sexual practices. That is maddening to me! As a member of the helping professions our vary ethos … Read more
As I turned 52 tonight I couldn’t help but think about what I really wanted for my birthday and it hit me — Unconditional love and friendship. As I had dinner at a lovely restaurant with two friends, Dave and Pam, I realized that my birthday wish had come true. These are not just friends, but life-long … Read more
I remember standing in the kitchen during the holidays when I was a little boy while three generations of Cannon women were cooking Christmas dinner. I recall asking my mom why she was cutting off the ends off the roast before placing it in the oven. She lovingly told me it was part … Read more
I have a wonderful mother and adult daughter that I have been working with. They gave me permission to share this story. 18 months ago the daughter suffered a terrible tragedy, which of course means the mother is hurting deeply as well. When the adult daughter was a little girl she had a pet hamster. The hamster suddenly became ill … Read more
