Anything But Loneliness
I often have parents come in sharing about how disturbing their child has become: “He constantly teases his sister” “She […]
Author Archive for: Rabbi Elazar Bloom, LMFT
Entries by Rabbi Elazar Bloom, LMFT
What I am going to Do..
“What I am going to do, not what YOU are going to do.” For me this is one of the […]
Acting Out?
Focus on a child’s BEHAVIOR and soon find yourself in a punish/reward feedback loop that while initially efficient, ultimately leaves […]
Can My Child Be My Friend?
Can My Child Be My Friend? There are often 2 schools of thought on this: Authority – No, a child […]
Still (and always) a Child
My recent experience of the beautiful picture below brought this home in a real way. Witnessing my parents pre-yom kippur […]
Good Morning!
Walking to synagogue this past Shabbat with my 5 year old daughter Shevy. Me to a man riding a bike:”Good […]
What is Really at Stake in a Marriage
“There’s a darkness inside that is flooded in light and I’m frightened by those that don’t see it” For me, […]
What if They Knew?
“A relationship starts to become real when it’s broken and begins to heal.” This quote hangs in my office. A […]
The Most Destructive Relationship Habit
If I had to summarize the single most destructive habit of an intimate relationship I would describe it as […]
Serving or Avoiding Life
“You cannot serve life if you are scared of it” – R. Naomi Remen For example: If I avoid painful […]
