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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

"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 to...

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

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

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

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

With the Boston Marathon explosion, Newtown School Murders, Aurora Colorado theater murders, Tucson murders, and many more, individuals a...

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 h...