Horror Movies

“Dr. Beck, I’ve reached a new, sad milestone in my life.” I listen to this statement from a sixteen year old and wonder what they will say next. I ask timidly, suppressing an internal scream, “What milestone is that?” “Well,” my patient continues, flinging their head to one side revealing tear-filled eyes, “the stuff I…

Finding Peace in War

Last Friday, I was interviewed by a local journalist, Sam Laprade, about the mental health impact on children and youth of the war in Ukraine. Preparing for that interview, all I could think about was the stories of family members who had escaped from Poland to Canada during and after World War II. These relatives…

Graduation Days

I spent the last three days at college convocations and I was reminded of this blog from a few years ago by a friend who gages graduates as I sometimes do – by their shoes! I decided to repost it for all those on stage parties this graduation season. Thank you for taking the time…