Giving Free Speech a Bad Name

We live in a time where the press and the airwaves are ruled by outspoken people with strong opinions. With the anonymity of the internet, it is easy for any of us to say very provocative things without being accountable to anyone.

We live in a time where the press and the airwaves are ruled by outspoken people with strong opinions. With the anonymity of the internet, it is easy for any of us to say very provocative things without being accountable to anyone.

Scared Speechless: Children with Selective Mutism

Many years ago, early in my clinical training, a couple brought their 7-year-old daughter to see me. The parents were perplexed. The girl, whom I'll call Emily, was rambunctious at home, but would never utter a word anywhere else.

Many years ago, early in my clinical training, a couple brought their 7-year-old daughter to see me. The parents were perplexed. The girl, whom I'll call Emily, was rambunctious at home, but would never utter a word anywhere else.

Major Anxiety in the Major Leagues: Zack is Back

Major league baseball players, as is frequently stated, are paid millions of dollars to play a kids’ game. No amount of money, though, can make an athlete immune to performance anxiety.

Major league baseball players, as is frequently stated, are paid millions of dollars to play a kids’ game. No amount of money, though, can make an athlete immune to performance anxiety.

What's in a Name?

My wife, Barb, has always loved names. She's the kind of person who wants to know the name of a paint color before she will consider how it will look on our walls--something like Mocha Java would likely meet her approval.

My wife, Barb, has always loved names. She's the kind of person who wants to know the name of a paint color before she will consider how it will look on our walls--something like Mocha Java would likely meet her approval.

What a Cartoon Taught Me about Cognitive Behavior Therapy

The best depiction I have ever seen of cognitive behavior therapy was on the children's television show, Rugrats. The simple charm of this cartoon is that it addressed common childhood fears through understanding and humor.

The best depiction I have ever seen of cognitive behavior therapy was on the children's television show, Rugrats. The simple charm of this cartoon is that it addressed common childhood fears through understanding and humor.

Rugrats vs. Dear Abby: The Wisdom of Chuckie

Recently, there was a letter to Dear Abby about a little girl who was too shy/anxious to talk with her aunt on the phone. When the aunt would visit, the girl would hide in her bedroom and not come out. The aunt asked Abby for confirmation that this girl was rude.

Recently, there was a letter to Dear Abby about a little girl who was too shy/anxious to talk with her aunt on the phone. When the aunt would visit, the girl would hide in her bedroom and not come out. The aunt asked Abby for confirmation that this girl was rude.

Shy and Popular? Depends on Where You Live

"If I lived in China, I'd be very popular." In a previous post, my wife, Barb referenced a study that found shyness and sensitivity to be highly desired personality traits among children in China. On the other hand, these same traits were far less desirable among Canadian children.

"If I lived in China, I'd be very popular." In a previous post, my wife, Barb referenced a study that found shyness and sensitivity to be highly desired personality traits among children in China. On the other hand, these same traits were far less desirable among Canadian children.