Patricia O'Laughlin MFT, Psychology of Parenting

Hopefully this helps some folks combat those post-holiday blues. http://patriciaolaughlinpsychotherapy.com/1624-2/

When a family member has an addiction it impacts all. Here's an article that discuss some of the roles a family member may develop. Usually as a way to cope with a difficult family system. http://www.rehabs.com//substance-abuse-and-the-impact-on-/

New study shows that it takes men 5 months to adjust to fatherhood. http://www.express.co.uk//It-takes-FIVE-months-to-be-a-nap

Study shows 67% of men prefer electric shock to their own thoughts and feelings. What men can do tolerate their own feelings better, and what this means for boys and couples, now on The Good Men Project. http://patriciaolaughlinpsychotherapy.com/archives/1482

My article for The Goodmen Project has posted. A new study shows 67% of men prefer electric shock to their own thoughts. http://ow.ly/3nlSjd

Coming soon, a new article for The Goodmen Project! Hint: electric shock vs feeling.

The metaphor is an amazing way of expressing the self. I use it in talk and art therapy. And here are some reasons why. http://ow.ly/3mBTMU

Need some Sunday PM reading? Here’s my new article on the World Cup and memories of youth. #elephantjournal #worldcup http://ow.ly/3mAoAf

A beautifully written piece on how watching a child grow means letting go, and how this process starts immediately. http://ow.ly/3mqK83

The fantasy that a new job can take away anxiety and sadness is something many people believe. http://ow.ly/3mmi6N

What can we learn from studying a baby’s brain. http://ow.ly/3maByn

Parenting and infidelity...see what I have to say about it in this video for Kids in the House http://ow.ly/3m69q0

My first article for Elephant Journal is up! What words should you delete from your vocabulary? http://www.elephantjournal.com//learning-the-language-of-/