I'm sure you've been inundated with so many emails and overwhelming information about telehealth and teletherapy. Sometimes I'm not sure even what it's calle...

Since most therapists are trying to do everything through telehealth platforms during the COVID19 period, this is a great time to use "My EMDR Workbook." H...

Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia, Ph.D. I can find the answer I can climb the mountain Overcome the challenge Navigate the danger With everything I am I can Whatever i...

This is taken from a new chapter I have written for an edited book by Allen Rubin. Even though this title focuses on EMDR for children in the child welfare s...

The following are resources for children and families to help cope with traumatic grief and loss.  These are but a few links available, while professional su...

Thanks to a series of workshops by Dr. James Webb, I have been reading more about the social and emotional needs of gifted individuals. Dr. Webb was the Pres...

Am I Safe in My Own Backyard? The need to teach children personal safety. In one day I took referrals from three different frantic parents who had learned th...

When children are living in a residential treatment center (RTC), the therapist may be working to stabilize the child and the episode of care may be short. T...

I find great wisdom and joy in reading quotes. I am sharing these two quotes because I have had many reminders over the last several days of the incredible p...

Work: Is individual coming late, leaving early, missing days/taking days off? Having difficulty focusing? Is work performance, quality, or speed suffering? I...

"Why not?" has been my life mantra! Why not get a Ph.D. when I was told "Girls don't go to college!" Why not have children? When I was told, "You will never ...

Gifted and talented individuals often struggle with anxiety and depression, social and emotional issues, sensory integration difficulties, learning disabilit...

When earliest relationships are traumatic, attachment injuries can significantly change the trajectory of one’s life. Bonding and attachment are neurobiologi...

Introduction As a psychologist for the child welfare system working with severely and chronically traumatized children and families, and as a psychologist fo...

How do I conceptualize the use of EMDR therapy with children with symptoms of reactive attachment disorder? This is a question that I struggled with when fir...

With the Boston Marathon explosion, Newtown School Murders, Aurora Colorado theater murders, Tucson murders, and many more, individuals are being exposed to ...

Welcome to my new blog! I hope this is the beginning of a great learning process for all of us as we maneuver the adventures of life. I have chosen to start ...