“Humor and Fun in the Workplace,” an in-house training presentation with the Creative Department at SCANA
Areas of Competency
Eating Disorders
In 1984, I began working at a hospital unit in which we treated people with eating disorders from all over the southeast. Unlike many therapists, I believe it is possible to fully recover from an eating disorder. Treatment can be extensive and early intervention is always best. Eating Disorders are a coping mechanism and they tend to thrive in secrecy. Psychotherapy helps.
Life Transitions
Our life's journey has a way of taking twists and turns that we don't anticipate. You know what they say about the 'best laid plans' I'm sure. Finding new ways to navigate these hurdles is essential for thriving vs. simply surviving as our old ways are sometimes not enough. I enjoy working with people who recognize the need to embrace change, even when it is not easy. I love assisting the journey in these spaces whether the transition is relationally, in one’s career, in middle age, as an emerging adult, or in late life.
Marital Therapy
Our primary relationships tend to be the hub of our lives. When they are good, we’re good; when they’re not functioning well, we suffer. I have always been interested in couples and how to make our most complex relationships better. It’s science, but not rocket science. I have trained with national experts like John Gottman, Laura Dodson, and Russell Haber and internationally with Maurizio Andolfi in Italy and Lars Brok from Denmark
Speaking & Training
I enjoy speaking with groups about topics within my areas of study. For example, I have met with parent groups about effective parenting strategies and given talks to county and state bar associations about the importance of taking care of one’s mental health. I also met with the creative department of a large local company and gave an interactive presentation on the value of humor in the workplace. We had a great time at that one.
Athletes
Sometimes life tosses us a ball and the easiest thing to do is to catch it. This is how I began to work with athletes after an unfortunate set of circumstances opened up this opportunity for me. I have been working with athletes since 2015 and helping them understand the barriers that can interfere with performance and assist them as they navigate difficult situations like injury, rehabilitation, and retirement.
Evaluations
I do not do intellectual, achievement, custody or fitness, or personality psychological evaluations. I do evaluations in two very specific areas by referral only. If you need a psychological evaluation, please feel free to call me for a referral, as I have several colleague/friends who work specifically in this area.
I do not do intellectual, achievement, custody or fitness, or personality psychological evaluations. I do evaluations in two very specific areas by referral only. If you need a psychological evaluation, please feel free to call me for a referral, as I have several colleague/friends who work specifically in this area.