Renaldo Strayhorn, Ph.D., LMFT

10/23/2021

Are we preparred for your current, psychic, and intra and interstellar future?

I came across something I wrote in 2013 and found it boring that the topic was still somewhat relevant. Many years ago I blogged that if it is true, would our government botch it up and destroy us all because of bipartisanship (Wow! I said this in 2013)? I frankly am on the fence on this one. Ali

10/10/2021

And this is where we are? Can you give me advice if this comes into the clinical room? What advice would you give a clinician in working with a parent or student engaging in TikTok or experiencing these challenges (sorry for the pun).

The 'slap a teacher' TikTok challenge is being condemned by the social media platform and school districts across the nation.

10/07/2021

Have you looked beyond the bend?

As a therapist living and practicing in Los Angeles it should be a requirement for me to include The 30 Most beautiful places to Visit in California as a clinical intervention. What I can say is that of all these places we should visit many of them to experience beauty within California. Whether

09/30/2021

Can photographs be a reflection of the Self or can it help you identify something that has meaning that you normally won't see...

I actually slowed down today to see each of these images that are presented. Welcome to Thoughtful Thursdays: Inside these American winners of the year from the International Photography Awards I actually had to take pause as a Jungian trained analyst. There were a several photographs that sp

09/29/2021

Is taking a break from the news and just looking at art or photographs a healthy investment...

I actually slowed down today to see each of these images that are presented. Welcome to Whimsical Wednesdays: Inside these American winners of the year from the International Photography Awards I actually had to take pause as a Jungian trained analyst. There were a several photographs that sp

09/24/2021

Can a good photographer represent a good therapist? Can a good photographer guide you into new worlds and enlighten you to beauty or images that make you stop and think?

In keeping up with positive images or visual themes that represent something meaningful on Thursdays let’s exlore the 25 Amazing Finalists From The Sony World Photography Professional Competition 2021 :   What attracted me to this World Photography Organization is their free-to-e

09/22/2021

Can one of these photographs get you through a rough week; or, can a picture generate a conversation with someone else?

In keeping up with positive images or visual themes that represent something meaningful on Wednesdays let’s exlore the 25 Amazing Finalists From The Sony World Photography Professional Competition 2021 :   What attracted me to this World Photography Organization is their free-to-

09/09/2021

Strolling toward the weekend!

Let’s embrace this Wednesday by generating something meaningful though the discussion of foliage and the beauty of autumn. How often have you heard about New England and its seasonal beauty? Have you seen a movie that captures the cinematic pulse of the region? The ritual of driving in a car to s

09/08/2021

September 22, 2021 - Let's fall into it!

Let’s embrace this Wednesday by generating something meaningful though the discussion of foliage and the beauty of autumn. How often have you heard about New England and its seasonal beauty? Have you seen a movie that captures the cinematic pulse of the region? The ritual of driving in a car to s

09/02/2021

Everything's up on the air...

Postive photographs I cannot promise. One of these meaningful Wednesday photos is brutal. Primal. Yet, beautiful in its nature. Inside these Wildlife photographer of the year 2020 highly commended – in pictures representations there might be something that takes your mind off your daily stres

09/02/2021

Not sure if he is giving a high-five to mental health or waiving and showing good interpersonal skills? I suspect he is loving his Wildlife.

Postive photographs I cannot promise. One of these meaningful Wednesday photos is brutal. Primal. Yet, beautiful in its nature. Inside these Wildlife photographer of the year 2020 highly commended – in pictures representations there might be something that takes your mind off your daily stres

08/25/2021

Is it possible to elevate your mood and overall mental health in a safe peaceful forest? Yes!

In continuing the theme of positive photographs or visual imagery to reflect something meaningful on Wednesdays let’s dive into the forest:  Inside these Twelve Beautiful Forests Around the World let’s take a moment to see if there is a picture that resonates with you? &nbs

08/19/2021

Can pictures and photos be a form of therapy?

Positive images, provocative thoughts through a visual lens that represent something meaningful on Wednesdays:  As with each Wednesday let’s glance at these Photo’s of the Week . As in the past, decide if there is one image that resonates with you.  Maybe plan a long term goal

08/17/2021

08/11/2021

If only we knew in our youth....

This week's Whimsical Wednesday is not the hey-look-at-these-feel-good-pictures; or, let’s have a moment of thought about an image. Let us discuss happiness in a left brained hemispheric setting.  Visually what is happiness?  Or, can you define it?  And if you get to this

08/07/2021

Unhinged can be timeless. Creativity = psychosis = meshed = maybe things are not black and white? Barbie has a meltdown, and it could be the best thing that ever happened to her?

Schizophrenia; Psychosis; Dissociative (multiple personalities) - All have the magic and riches to shift the world as we know it.  How frequently have we associated mental illness as a negative in our American culture? NPR's Ted Radio Hour's The Unquiet Mind helps bring the discussion

08/04/2021

Let's make this the ....

In keeping up with positive images or visual themes that represent something meaningful on Wednesdays let’s talk summer:   Summer is here, so the question is how can we embrace it.  Inside these Best Pictures of Summer National Geographic captures images from across t

07/29/2021

Cultural awareness. Cultural competence. As clinicans we strive to hear and understand stories. Thank you Ms. Lee, gold medal winner.

The 18-year-old is believed to be the first Hmong to win a gold medal.