Category Archives: Psychology

The Race of Innocence

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

The other day my five year old asked why different people have different colored skin. Ready to give my best answer to this innocent question, she followed by asking, “Why aren’t people’s skin blue, green, purple or red?” Her comment … Continue reading →

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Flickers of Gold

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

In a hurry to leave for my five year old’s friend’s “American Girl” birthday party, I search through my closet for something to wear. I have just finished breastfeeding my three month old,  cleaning up my dogs throw-up (who got … Continue reading →

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A party for your angels

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

A few days ago an old client called inviting me to a unique party that she was having for all of the ‘angels’ who had affected her life. She had contacted a handful of people who, over the years had … Continue reading →

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How do you define the word soul?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

Webster’s dictionary defines soul in the following ways: 1 : the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life 2 : the spiritual principle embodied in human beings, all rational and spiritual beings, or the universe 3 … Continue reading →

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Life flashes before our eyes

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

Recently, a client of mine had a scare that she could possibly have cancer. Her diagnosis turned out to be benign however the moments of not knowing whether or not she would be diagnosed with the disease shifted her whole … Continue reading →

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You cannot imagine how time can be so still.

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Dr. Jenni

In truth, it is like this: You cannot imagine… how time can be so still. It hangs. It weighs. And yet there is so little of it. It goes so slowly. And yet it is so scarce. (From the play … Continue reading →

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Who is Santa Claus? Are Unicorns real? Is there really a Puff the Magic Dragon?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Dr. Jenni

Although I am Jewish, my kids believe in Santa Claus (well – sort of). My four- year old believes in Unicorns (although she says if Santa doesn’t bring her one then he is NOT real.)  My six year old asked … Continue reading →

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Psychologists Can Awaken Our Souls…

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Dr. Jenni

A client who came to me with symptoms of anxiety or depression was not just a “label” in the DSMIV, but a spiritual being disconnected from her true purpose or calling. Digging deeper, beyond the surface and into the world … Continue reading →

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