During my first semester in graduate school I worked for a high-end hair salon that quickly taught me a lesson in assertiveness. My not so kind manager (we won’t get into her) would have me sit in a “phone room” that was no smaller than an old-fashioned phone booth taking down appointments all day -- this literally means ten hours.

Why is my child so well behaved at school and then a nightmare at home? This is hands down the most repeated line I hear from parents all the time. If you can relate, you’re not alone and this is totally a “thing” -- just not always a conscious thing.

A friend of mine who is in counseling recently brought it to my attention that her therapist said if she sees her in public, it would be on her to acknowledge or initiate a conversation. I assured her that this is standard, but she did not see the risk in saying “hi” or care if anybody knows she is in therapy. Do you think this “standard” rule in ethics is outdated?