Pissed-Off About Happiness

October 14th, 2009 · 6 Comments

By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. “I hate happy people,” said Mark, a former anger management client. “I just want to punch them in the face.” Mark wore his unhappiness with a hostile chip on his shoulder. Unable to appreciate the joy in others, even the sweet innocence of a baby’s laughter, he consumed himself with bitter [...]

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Kids Who Kill

March 30th, 2008 · No Comments

by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. After a child commits murder we typically see news stories portraying these kids as normal one day and crazy the next. This sells papers, raises your tension level and keeps you watching. The reality is far more disturbing.  Usually the child demonstrates years of disturbing conduct before he or she commits [...]

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