A WORD FROM Dr Veronica… It is tempting to seek out the news when I hear a big story. I want to know information about that event. Over the years, however, I have learned that news sources never know anything right away. Perpetrators are alleged, details are unknown. Obviously, it…
A WORD FROM Dr Veronica… You know I have to write about Inside Out 2! I mean – a movie all about feeling emotions, facing hard things, and finding strength in relationships? I eat that stuff up!! And bonus: The main character (Riley) has parents that are together and don’t die!…
A WORD FROM Dr Veronica… They say the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s connection. I’ve thought about this a lot over the years and I really do believe it’s true. When we reach for a drink, or the phone, or a Boston cream donut, I wonder if we’re reaching…
A WORD FROM Dr Veronica… I recently attended a conference with many parents concerned about cultural movements and their impact on children. A common belief there was that any child or teen having a hard time should be sent to therapy. I hear this a lot—even when the struggle isn’t…