Category Archives: Adolescence

The Impact of What We Teach Our Children

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Jeff Levine

Recently I watched the inspirational movie by Mike Pavone, “That’s What I Am.” At its core, it’s a film about human dignity, courage and compassion – essential ingredients in healthy love. When an immature, bullying 8th grader starts an untrue … Continue reading →

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Get Rid of Negativity! It Only Creates Hopelessness and Despair

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Jeff Levine

We all have a wish list and fantasies are fun – as long as they don’t become obsessions. From time to time you may project images of happiness onto some time in the future when your wishes come true and that … Continue reading →

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Real Men Don’t Rape

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jeff Levine

On a morning early in November 1995, I sat reading the Sunday Journal News in a Nyack coffee shop — Assault, attempted rape charged; D.A.: two men tie up, beat Rockland woman.”The words leapt off the page grabbing my attention — … Continue reading →

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