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Santa Clarita Grieves (Route 91) Event
I recently had the opportunity to speak and meet with community members at the Child & Family Center in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. Santa Clarita residents were affected in many ways and the event was held to assist those affected, directly and indirectly, by the shooting. I…
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“Bravery is not…
“Bravery is not a feeling; bravery is how you behave when you are scared. You are among the bravest people I know.” Jonathan Grayson, PhD I’m currently reading Dr. Grayson’s book, “Freedom From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty.” These words could not reflect my sentiments…
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No, That’s Not a Normal Part of Child Development
Sometimes, I wish my head could keep up with my conversations – that I had the right response at the right moment. A little while ago someone who rarely asks me about my work asked how my practice was going. I responded by mentioning how many young boys and girls…
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An Ending at the Beginning
As I write what is to be the first blog entry of my new site, I find myself compelled to share a story about an ending. Not too long ago a young patient who had struggled with anxiety came in for session full of energy, family in tow. I sat…
Michelle Witkin, Ph.D. 