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An Invitation to Become a Founding Member of the California Coalition for Clinical Competency
A Call to All Concerned California Mental Health Professionals and Ancillary Professionals
14 hrs ago
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The Front Porch We Lost
Rebuilding Homes and Communities that Invite Us Back to One Another
Aug 3
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July 2026
Family Estrangement: Listening Across the Divide (Part 2)
What the Voices of the Wounded Can Teach Us About Grief, Understanding, and Hope
Jul 27
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The Invisible Cyrano: AI, Human Connection, and the Things Only a Soul Can Say
Recently, I read a moving essay by writer Daisy Cashin, also on Substack, describing his reaction after learning that a family member had used an AI…
Jul 20
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Estranged Fathers: The Silent Majority Very Few Talk About
Reflections and Hope from an Estranged Father
Jul 13
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When Standards Are Removed, Reality Eventually Pushes Back
Meaningful standards are not barriers to success; they are the foundation of competency and public trust.
Jul 6
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June 2026
America at 250: A Time for Pride, Gratitude, and Renewal
As America approaches the 250th anniversary of her birth, we are not merely approaching another holiday.
Jun 29
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The Lie That Broke the Family: Calling Men and Women Back to God’s Design
The Lie That Promised Freedom but Delivered Loneliness
Jun 22
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Honor Thy Father and Mother: The Forgotten Obligation at the Heart of Family Estrangement
While reading my friend and colleague Roberta Wasserman’s thoughtful article on estranged mothers, I was moved by her compassion for mothers who have…
Jun 15
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Father’s Day: Honoring the Strength, Sacrifice, and Calling of Fathers
Each June, families across America celebrate Father’s Day, a holiday dedicated to honoring the men who protect, provide, guide, and sacrifice for their…
Jun 9
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May 2026
McCarthy’s Five Stages of Relationships (Part II):
The Courage to Change Yourself: Renewal, Growth, and True Love
May 26
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Memorial Day: A Day to Remember
Memorial Day began in the years following the Civil War, when communities across America started setting aside a day to decorate the graves of fallen…
May 25
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