August 22nd, 2014
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Some disheartening news recently has come out of Maine with reports that physical abuse of children has risen 58 percent in two years.
In its “Child Protective...
August 22nd, 2014
By Pamela Berard
A Connecticut task force created by legislation following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings released its final report featuring 47 recommendations designed to improve...
August 22nd, 2014
By Phyllis Hanlon
According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 27 percent of Americans have received treatment from a mental health professional. And yet, a mere four...
August 22nd, 2014
By Pamela Berard
A dozen New England cities and towns were among those recognized by a program that encourages play to help increase the physical, mental and emotional health of...
August 22nd, 2014
By Catherine Robertson Souter
In today’s world of high-pressure sports programs, parents can have a difficult time evaluating what is in their child’s best interest. The possibility of a college...
August 22nd, 2014
By Alan Bodnar Ph.D.
This was the summer of hellos and goodbyes, the summer when I played with time and time played with me. It was the summer of reunions, my 45th college reunion and the 49th time...
August 22nd, 2014
By James K Luiselli EdD ABPP BCBA-D
“Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology The Seven Foundations of Well-Being”
Edited by Todd B. Kashdan and Joseph Ciarrochi
New Harbinger...
August 22nd, 2014
By Edward Stern J.D.
Over the past year and a half, Massachusetts has been dealing with the custody of a minor from Connecticut. Normally, the name of a minor child would remain confidential but...
July 1st, 2014
By Phyllis Hanlon
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner every year; boys who witness...
July 1st, 2014
By Catherine Robertson Souter
A temporary solution to the state’s healthcare signup woes has caused more issues for some Massachusetts psychologists and their clients.
This spring, the state began...
