Finding Peace and Expressing Love in Times of Physical Distance Ken Druck and John E. Welshons Finding out yesterday that a good friend had “died
Taking Away Your Parents Car Keys
by Dr. Ken Druck, author, Raising An Aging Parent: Guidelines for Families in the Second Half of Life Who can forget what it was like to
When an Apology Isn’t Enough
The power of an apology cannot be underestimated. Uttering the words “I’m sorry” can change the course of a marriage or business partnership, de-escalate a
Yes, You’re Very Special…
Some people live with gaping holes in their souls. For reasons that are not always clear—even to psychologists and psychiatrists—these folks I call special people
The Need for Self-Care in the Age of Trump
These are turbulent times. Our nation is in crisis. Living in the “Age of Trump” poses a threat to our nation and, with an outbreak
Starting Over When You’ve Lost Everything
When my daughter, Jenna, died in 1996, my life virtually ended. The inescapable reality that she was gone forever shattered my heart into a million
Rising Out of the Floodwaters
I know what it’s like to lose everything. My life (as I knew it) ended in 1996 when my oldest daughter, Jenna, died while studying
Signs Say: “Slow Down!” 6 Ways to Find More Joy in Your Day
A few years ago, I was giving a team-building workshop for a Fortune 500 company. After the morning meetings, I took the CEO aside and
Control is an Illusion: Know When it is Time to Let Go
Human beings are interesting creatures. We think we rule the world, but at the same time, we’re all aliens. As newborns, we’re plopped down on
How Men Grieve
I should know a lot about how men grieve. After all, I spent the first 15 years of my career pioneering the psychology of men.