Guardianship Battles and Star Trek
June 10th, 2019
When I was growing up, one of my favorite shows was Star Trek. So, the news of Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura in the television series, caught my attention. The 86-year-old actress was heard screaming for her life in an audio. “You get your hands off me,” she yells. “You’re trying to get rid […]
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Healing from a Place of Strength: The Gift of Positive Psychology
May 20th, 2019
The professor gave his class of young seminarians this advice: “Build your ministry on your strengths, not your weaknesses.” Most of his students thought his advice was unorthodox, as they had been taught throughout their educational experience to work on fixing their weaknesses if they wanted to succeed in life. When pressed to explain his […]
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Reducing Anxiety through Mindfulness
April 23rd, 2019
Our times can be characterized as the age of anxiety. We are fearful and anxious about the future. According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every […]
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Podcast: Guardianship in Pennsylvania
April 16th, 2019
Guardianship in Pennsylvania is a complex matter, so when guardianship is necessary, it will involve a court ordered process. Because guardianship involves taking away the autonomy of an individual, it is a very delicate matter, and so careful consideration must be taken by the court, family and all others who might be involved in this […]
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