by Joel Walton | Jul 25, 2019 | Family
For many families, summer is coming to a close and school is getting back in session (or at least will be soon). Though I no longer have school aged children, I know it’s time for school to start because I’ve seen the store aisles filled with notebooks, pencils,...
by Joel Walton | Jul 8, 2019 | Counseling
Ancient Greek Mythology tells the story of Narcissus, an overly hubris man who refused the advances of the nymph, Echo. As a result, he fell madly in love with his own reflection in the water and wasted away staring at an image of himself – unable to ever consummate...
by Joel Walton | Jul 8, 2019 | General Interest
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood personality disorders; probably in part due the non-descriptive name it’s been given. The term “Borderline” was first introduced in the United States in 1938. It was a term used by...
by Joel Walton | Jul 8, 2019 | Book Reviews
An extensive and comprehensive look at Borderline Personality Disorder, I Hate You – Don’t Leave Me by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus opens readers to the world of BPD. Borderline Personality Disorder is classified as a mental health disorder affecting the...
by Joel Walton | Jun 18, 2019 | Mediation
How to Set Up a Child Custody Mediation (CCRC) Session When parents are involved in a custody dispute, one of the most constructive steps they can take is to engage in private child custody mediation. In California, this is often referred to as Child Custody...