“Newt may be a poor fit for the role of ‘anti-Romney,’ but … he knows how to...
Gene Healy isn’t a fan of Newt Gingrich as the GOP nominee: Has it really come to this? Newt Gingrich as the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney? That’s what many in the punditocracy have...
View ArticleOh, the jarmanity!
The Reg reports a terrible traffic accident in Yorkshire: A flood of yeast extract has blocked the M1 motorway in South Yorkshire after a truck containing the Marmite ingredient crashed and spilled its...
View ArticleNFL week 12 results
Ugh. After a great start on Thursday, Sunday was grim (against the spread, anyway). I’m dropping like a stone in the AoSHQ pool, down to 30th spot after this weekend. Thursday’s games: 3-0 (2-1 against...
View ArticleEuropean democracy is now “the preserve of right-wing populism”
Frank Furedi on the urge to omit democracy from European government: Over the past month, it has become clear that the European Union doesn’t simply suffer from a democratic deficit; rather, it has...
View ArticleMegan McArdle: Barney Frank will be missed
Yeah, read that title again. She’s not kidding at all: Guess which Democrat now becomes the ranking member on the financial services committee? That’s right, none other than our favorite batty aunt,...
View ArticleStephen Gordon: Governments should favour consumers over producers
In his latest post at the Globe & Mail‘s Economy Lab, Stephen Gordon points out that governments get the entire prosperity thing wrong: The next time a political party vows to defend the interests...
View ArticleComparing the Tea Party and Occupy movements
H/T to Jon, my former virtual landlord, for the link. Related posts: QotD: The emergence of the Tea Party movement James Delingpole: “Thank God for the Tea Party!” Is the Tea Party movement racist?
View ArticleVikings place four more players on injured reserve
Cullen Loeffler was expected to be placed on the injured reserve list, after sustaining a second injury in Sunday’s game that can take up to six weeks to heal. His replacement was signed by the Vikings...
View ArticleGeorge Jonas: “All governments are communist”
George Jonas looks at how the government of Ontario managed to go a quarter of a trillion dollars into debt: All governments are communist. Please, relax. What I mean is that all governments expect to...
View ArticleIs “innovation” today’s buzzword equivalent of “excellence”
Stephen Gordon thinks that the term “innovation” is well on the way to being just another way of saying “corporate handout”: The theory of economic growth includes roles for such well-defined concepts...
View ArticleReason.tv: California vs. The Feds on medical marijuana
Related posts: Federalism does not mean “do what the Feds say” Polls indicate 50% of Americans now support legalizing marijuana CF improve medical evacuation by adding medical technicians to crews
View ArticleDiscovering Wellness Identity :: Embracing Life Beyond Mental Illness
Written By: Julian Marc Opena, MFTDiscovering Wellness Identity :: Embracing Life Beyond Mental IllnessLiving with mental illness can be a daunting journey, often overshadowing one’s sense of self and...
View ArticleRestorying Trauma in Therapy
The Mental Health Collective presents:Restorying Trauma in TherapyFeaturing Assistant Clinical Director, Dr. Nazneen Nizami, PsyD, LMFT + Sarah VerrelliOBJECTIVES:Understanding the Principles and...
View ArticleIDENTIFYING TRAUMA VS GRIEF
IDENTIFYING TRAUMA VS GRIEFINTERVIEW WITH SARAH DOUGLAS, LMFT :: TRAUMA PROGRAM MANAGERHOW DO YOU IDENTIFY TRAUMA?We’re always at the beginning asking what somebody’s subjective unit of distress is...
View ArticleAnxiety, Depression, Trauma + Horses
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA + HORSESWRITTEN BY: APRIL DONA, LMFTEquine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) involves working with a licensed therapist who partners with a horse during a therapy session to...
View ArticleExploring Collective Trauma Programs: A Comprehensive Approach
Exploring Collective Trauma Programs: A Comprehensive ApproachWRITTEN BY: SARAH DOUGLAS, LMFTIn recent years, our understanding of trauma has evolved significantly, especially when examining its...
View ArticleThe Goal of OCD Treatment
THE GOAL OF OCD TREATMENTAN INTERVIEW WITH: DR. SARAH SCHALL, PSYDInterviewWHAT IS THE GOAL OF OCD TREATMENT?When you look at the initial models of like ERP , you see there was a large focus on...
View ArticleHow to Cope When Big World Events Happen
How to Cope When Big World Events HappenWritten by: Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW | Chief Clinical OfficerWhen significant world events occur, whether they are political upheavals, natural disasters,...
View ArticlePhysical + Emotional Safety
PHYSICAL + EMOTIONAL SAFETYAN INTERVIEW WITH: Julian Marc Opena, MS, LMFT, I-OInterviewWhat do you prioritize as Program Director?I come from a summer camp background, so I am used to play and fun,...
View ArticleCoping with Unnecessary Family Stress During the Holidays
Written By: Dr. Ashley BrummettCoping With Unnecessary Family Stress During the HolidaysNavigating holiday events can be overwhelming when family stress is high, but with the right strategies, it’s...
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