Be the mother or father today that you want your children to be tomorrow (Dr. Tom) One of the common problems I see in my family practice is when parents try to determine what makes them a good parent. Questions such as “am I doing the right thing,” “is it my fault,” and “what can…
The Stockton Therapy Network provides analytically based Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Psychology, and Personal Coaching Services for Children, Adolescents, Individuals, & Families in Stockton, CA. We also specialize in various forensic evaluations for the San Joaquin County Superior Court. Dr. Maples is a qualified expert in the San Joaquin County Superior Court. He specializes in…
Childhood consists of a time when the paradoxical pull between a parent’s dreams for their child and the innate destiny a child will pursue spurs the process of development forward. I feel a joy in my heart as I watch my two son’s grow into their own being. When they laugh, my heart grows wider…
The History between Hermann Hesse and Carl Jung The psychological theories of Carl Gustav Jung share a common history with the writing of Siddhartha. Hesse (2002) began work on this story in 1919 and completed the first portion of the story by 1920. He then underwent a period of severe writer’s block from which he sought…
Childhood Divorce Reaction As a family therapist, I frequently treat children who have been labeled by schools, parents, or doctors with “behavioral disturbances.” What is often overlooked by these parties is how acute family stress fuels the underlying emotional conflicts driving those problematic behaviors. While divorce is common, children are often left to navigate the…
