Mindful Awareness
November 24, 2021Some of us have been taught, in one way or another, that it is not safe, maybe even scary, to... Read More
#Why They Didn’t Tell
October 1, 2021There are many truths about sexual assault. All of them unpleasant. Except for one: You can survive. Resilience is real.... Read More
But It Happened Such A Long Time Ago: The Rape of Years Past
September 14, 2021But It Happened Such A Long Time Ago The trauma of years past can still hurt today. This is not... Read More
What is MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer?
September 1, 2021With an awareness that mental and relationship health is the bedrock of a fully functioning society, MyNDTALK was launched to... Read More
When is Parenting a Never Ending Story?
August 30, 2021QUESTION: When is parenting a never ending story? ANSWER: When you make it that way! Many of your friends are... Read More
Betrayal
August 26, 2021They were in love. Everything was wonderful. They’d been together for twelve years. They were expecting their second child and... Read More
Talking To A Child About Loss
August 20, 2021Examples of significant loss experiences for children Moving to a new home Loss of a sense of safety Loss of... Read More
Abusive Relationships
August 19, 2021NOT SURE YOU ARE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP? ABUSE CHECKLIST Sadly, this list is not exhaustive. If this list is... Read More
Abusive Relationships
August 7, 2021ABUSE CHECKLIST Sadly, this list is not exhaustive. If this list is too hard for you – stop. But recognize... Read More
Sometimes … #TheyTellWhenReady
August 5, 2021They tell because they must They tell because the silence is deafening to their spirit The silence is sapping their... Read More
ANGER
August 1, 2021For Humans Anger is not bad. Occasional anger is a healthy, human, emotion. Chronic anger is exhausting – and so... Read More
Date Rape!
July 30, 2021A too-common reality A dangerous crime It is, unfortunately, a common occurrence. You learn of another rape. Another young girl.... Read More
Change Considerations
July 30, 2021Change is often a scary thing. Change you choose and change that chooses you can be equally scary. Join the... Read More
Hate Crimes
July 19, 2021Sadly, the reporting of hate crimes is an everpresent reality in our daily lives. Hate crimes are driven by prejudice... Read More
Today I Write About Peace
July 16, 2021Today I write about peace. In this circus of a world we inhabit where not a day goes by without... Read More
It Doesn’t Have To Be Physical To Be Abuse
July 16, 2021Are you never “good enough”? Are you anxious and worried about what will happen when you and your significant other... Read More
Are You A ‘Dramatic Duo’ Couple?
June 17, 2021If there is drama afoot – these two are in the midst. Fighting, yelling, screaming, temper tantrums – in short... Read More
Are You A ‘Window Dressing’ Couple?
March 26, 2021In front of the world, you are the world’s ‘perfect couple’. Behind closed doors: you are unhappy, dissatisfied, lonely. What... Read More
SILENCE : Joyous or Abusive? Negative or Peaceful?
March 21, 2021JOYOUS USES OF SILENCE (used by those who are respectful of themselves and others): Music. Exploring art. Experiencing the written word.... Read More
Managing Your Stress When Stress Is All Around You?
March 4, 2021In times such as these…when stress seems to scream from the news with minute by minute speed – nothing is... Read More