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Contributed by: Ralph Schillace
Mothers give us many gifts, not the least of which is life itself. In addition, my mom gave us many stories from her zany ways and quick mind. I’d like to share just one of them with you.
I grew up in a large, extended Italian-American family. Life rotated around Continue Reading
Welcome to COG Radio
Tuesday April 27, 2010
Join TJ as he interviews Dr. Ralph Schillace and learn how Cool Old Guys can deal with loss and the “Right” emotions during loss and trauma. Maybe more importantly, how Cool Old Guys can help others deal with loss.
Dr. Ralph Schillace is clinical psychotherapist and a Cool Old Guy. Ralph is a speaker and author of “Relationship Pain” and you can learn more about him at http://RalphSchillace.com or call him at 248-652-1303
Contributed by: Ralph Schillace
I am a recently joined COG and I am loving it. It has been great fun reading the articles and listening to the pod casts. I have always wanted to be a big wheel, but now I will settle for being a vital tooth on a big wheel gear.
The best part of being a COG is having lived long enough to have accumulated some stories. What is life anyway if it doesn’t result in some good memories shared as good stories? Here’s one on me for you – one that reminds me that modesty and caution are always good ideas.
I went back to school for some clinical psychology training after I had been a tenured professor. This meant that I would be the student, not the teacher. I did this at a major hospital in Detroit and I was accepted as the beginner I was and I assumed my role as intern without too much complication. Much of the year went by without incident.
As I progressed in my learning and I suspect as the staff realized I understood my place, they decided that perhaps some of my professional skills might be useful. A particularly formal and stodgy supervisor Continue Reading