Late Bloomers: Love and Happiness . Late Bloomers: Love and Happiness . I recently received a wonderful call from a former client, who asked me to “save the date” for her upcoming wedding. I was not surprised, but absolutely thrilled! Lily (not... Read More 20 Feb
Breaking Barriers, Opening Doors . Breaking Barriers, Opening Doors . “So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains,and we never even know we have the key.” –The Eagles (Already Gone) The start of a new year... Read More 26 Jan
How to Tell if Someone is Ready for College (…and what to do if they aren’t) . How to Tell if Someone is Ready for College (…and what to do if they aren’t) . I come to you as a former college professor of 20 years experience, a former student, and the mother of two college graduates. All in all, I have personal... Read More 09 Jan
For our Colleagues: Adding A Bright Futures OT to Your Client’s Team . For our Colleagues: Adding A Bright Futures OT to Your Client’s Team . Do you have any clients who deeply want to change their daily lives, but seem unable to translate their insight and determination into action? Perhaps you assign homework, but... Read More 17 Nov
I Already Have a Therapist and/or a Psychiatrist: How Does Bright Futures Fit In? . I Already Have a Therapist and/or a Psychiatrist: How Does Bright Futures Fit In? . A lot of clients are already working with mental health professionals when they come to Bright Futures. They (and sometimes their psychotherapists) wonder why they need another professional, and... Read More 17 Nov
It’s All About Doing Part 2: A Few Fast Facts . It’s All About Doing Part 2: A Few Fast Facts . OK, by now my theme is apparent: I am obsessed with “doing”. Of course I am… I am an OT, and that’s how we roll. So today I want... Read More 14 Nov
It’s All About Doing . It’s All About Doing . It’s All About Doing “Do or not do. There is no try.” –Yoda Taking action is a very different experience than thinking about taking action. Doing requires physical action. Thinking,... Read More 30 Sep
Facts to Pass Along . Facts to Pass Along . So many great things are happening in American society, and globally, to even the playing field and open opportunities for all. Laws have been and continue to be passed... Read More 10 Apr
Timing is Critical . Timing is Critical . People come to Bright Futures for help with getting their lives “on track”. Many feel out of step with the majority of their peers, who are moving forward with... Read More 28 Dec