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Grief & Loss
Navigating grief, loss, and tragedy.
NEWSDAY Letters: A teen's killing and those who saw it
Published version — Newsday Opinion Letters, October 1, 2019. As a life coach with an education in psychology and trauma recovery, I am appalled to read insensitive criticisms of teens who only stood by or used video recorders instead of intervening to stop the stabbing death of Oceanside teen Khassen Morris. Others criticize students who heard about plans for the fight and failed to tell parents, teachers or police ["Teens should have told about fight plan," Letters, Sept. 2
Burton Fischler
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Where Do YOU Plan To Spend This Thanksgiving Holiday?
By Burton M. Fischler, M.A., Certified Life Coach As I considered the CDC's suggestion to limit our Thanksgiving family gatherings, due to the high rate of coronavirus infection spread, several thoughts came to mind. First, with respect to finding a safe space in which to celebrate Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of one of my favorite Hilary B. Price "Rhymes with Orange" cartoons: The Quest. It depicts a Zen Center storefront with a sign that reads: "Seeking Enlightenment? Inquire
Burton Fischler
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Message to 9/11 Survivors, First Responders & Their Families
As appeared on Burton's Facebook post on September 11, 2019 It is reported that 30% of first responders to 9/11 develop behavioral health conditions, including PTSD, according to a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Supplemental research bulletin that focuses on mental health and substance abuse concerns. Based upon my knowledge of trauma and PTSD, I believe that this estimate is far too low. Not due to SAMHSA's data reporting errors. Instead,
Burton Fischler
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