One of the more enlightening activities I’ve done with my students in the past is to have them brainstorm things that “make them scream” whether from fear or exasperation, and use those words and phrases to reproduce the Edvard Munch masterpiece, “The Scream.” You can read in this post how I learned a valuable lesson … Read more
A few weeks ago, someone I was close to committed suicide. She was a former student, friend of my daughter’s, and a beautiful person in so many ways. I’ve talked about depression on this blog before, and I’ve been candid about my own battle with it. The truth is that I often feel like the … Read more
The short answer is, “Probably not completely.” I mean, let’s face it. Is anyone really alright at the moment? We’re trying to make the best of things, look at our blessings, and looking forward to watching Hamilton on Disney Plus in July. But in our minds, we are oscillating between helplessness and outrage as the … Read more
Many people reached out to me when I published, “The Elephant in Our Schools.” Almost all of them had stories to share of experiences with the stigma that accompanies anything related to mental illness. It saddened me to hear from so many people who feel alone and unsupported as they try to navigate this unfamiliar … Read more