Tree Houses and the Powerful World of Play

Tree Houses and the Powerful World of Play

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by   
the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.” Carl Jung
When I was a young boy, my brother and I built tree houses. This act of engineering resulted in the creation of many things to me, most of which I had no idea about at the time.

Absent Fathers: And the Children They Leave Behind

Absent Fathers: And the Children They Leave Behind

This past August 21st, my father died at the age of 94.   Gordon lived a full and long life to be sure.   Since his passing, I have thought much about my work with fathers and sons and have reflected on what he gave me as a Dad.   Some time ago I began to write about the notion of fathers who are "absent" from their children's lives.