by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 1, 2026 | Emotions, Eroticism, Grief, Happiness, Humor, Joy, Love, Men, Passion, Relationships, Sacred, Sexuality, Spirituality
How I emerged from fire with cosmic cojones. Let’s be real: most testicles—as beautiful as they are—are just along for the ride. In terms of participation, they’re like that passive-aggressive roommate who never does the dishes but somehow always gets credit...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 19, 2026 | Emotions, Grief, Happiness, Joy, Love, Relationships, Sacred, Spirituality
When I was 16, I spent a fall weekend on a Church retreat on the South Side of Chicago with about 30 other teenagers. We stayed at Hyde Park Union Church with pastors from our local Church. Late Friday night, several of us went out and walked around the Church’s...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Child Development, Communication, Counseling, Emotions, Family Therapy, Grief, Psychological Development, Relationships
Divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a family can face, especially when children are involved. While adults grapple with the emotional, financial, and logistical complexities of separation, children often experience confusion, fear, sadness, and even...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy
When it’s at its worse, grief can feel like you’re stuck in quicksand. When you’re grieving a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the pain can seem unbearable, and you may feel like you will never move on. However, with time, patience, and support, you can...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2024 | Counseling, Dementia, Depression, Grief, Happiness, Nutrition, Psychotherapy, Sleep, Stress Management
If you or someone you’re closed to has experienced depression, then you already known that it’s a serious mood disorder. It affects the way a person feels, acts, and thinks. Although depression is common among older adults, clinical depression is not considered a...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 16, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy |
Bereavement is a period of time spent adjusting to a profound loss. During this time, a bereaved person may experience varying levels of grief manifesting in feelings of numbness, shock, sadness, and yearning for the person or pet who has passed. For most people, it’s...
