A charming musical which tells the story of the thirteen-person magical Madrigal family, Disney’s Encanto (2021) delves into several important concepts in Family Systems Theory, a school of therapy where … Continue reading Chaplain to the Madrigals: Family Systems in Disney’s “Encanto”
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The Psychology of Dad Jokes
Hey, Tom, can you come to the emergency department? We had a patient swallow a magnet.Was he trying to feel more attractive? My Dad Joke game has been pretty solid … Continue reading The Psychology of Dad Jokes
Chapter 7: Love & Marriage?
Who should be allowed to get married? How long should people wait to get married? What’s the point of marriage? When should you dissolve a marriage? Should we all just … Continue reading Chapter 7: Love & Marriage?
Crucial Community
The presence of God is a tremendous comfort, but people still need people. Even for the most diehard introverts, supportive community (family, church, bar staff, whoever) is essential to holistic … Continue reading Crucial Community
The Kid in the ICU
Whenever I work in hospitals, I have a few ironclad rules that may not make total sense to outside observers. They’re all things like: “Always be on the patient’s side … Continue reading The Kid in the ICU