Dr. Jennifer Gibson gives great tips to help those with disabilities manage anger, and the insensitivity of others. Great tips for able-bodied folks who want to become better allies to people with disabilities.
An interview with Dr. Jennifer Gibson, Clinical Psychologist interviewed by Dr. Gina Simmons Many people will suffer from a disability some time in their lives. Some are born with physical… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Sometimes you might find yourself envying that lucky friend. Perhaps she made a bundle picking the right stock at the right time. Or you envy that… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. It is with great pleasure that I introduce part three of my interview with Dr. Terry Marks-Tarlow, clinical psychologist and author of several books including Clinical… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. In our last interview, The Power of Play, Part 1, Dr. Terry Marks-Tarlow described the importance of play, throughout the lifespan, for optimal brain health. Dr.… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. When we engage in play activities, our brain establishes healthy patterns of development and adaptation from the first time we play peek-a-boo, to adult games like… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Recently a group of college students in student government at a top university engaged in a spat over a flag. In a meeting room one person… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Kendra arrived at her therapy session with a furrowed brow and walked with a stiffness in her limbs. “My knees are acting up today,” she said, as… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Accusations of police brutality, a young, unarmed black man dead at the hands of a white officer, followed by days of riots, looting, violence and reports… read more →
by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. “He’s always trying to make me look bad in meetings,” said a frustrated manager at a high tech firm. “He gets a big thrill from embarrassing… read more →