Author Archives: Dan Williams, Psy.D.,P.A.-C.

Psychologists and testing bias. Oh My!!

One finds the human mind interesting. One may want to pursue a field in psychology, for they enjoy learning about the mind, human behavior and (we can cross our fingers here) have a desire to help others. This sad to … Continue reading

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Stars and Stripes for Everyone !

When I left the movie theater after, “Into the Wild,” a masterpiece directed by Sean Penn I caught myself dreaming of heading to Alaska. I, in many ways was Chris McCandless, many of us are. We have had some stress, … Continue reading

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Best Chest x-ray I ever ordered

There comes a time in every clinicians career when they just get lucky. Is it luck or is there a grand design working? A God, a Supreme Being, a Karma if you will, or a destiny of sorts that predetermines … Continue reading

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Canadian medication and pre-determined views

What is coincidence versus karma? Does karma exist? Do we listen to our environment? Everyday occurrences in life occur. Relationships ebb and flow, the work day brings us in contact with all sorts of people. Are these situations the tiny … Continue reading

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Looking into Me….Beets

As seasons flow even faster these days it seems many of us come to terms with the brevity of life.  Maybe that is exactly the reason we mourn, and become baffled over death and dying. By not addressing the religious … Continue reading

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“I Am” by Shadyac as powerful as “You Are”

The upcoming release of a the documentary, “I Am” by Tom Shadyac is a powerful, moving documentary of a movie producer having his own awakening secondary to a traumatic mountain biking accident. He begins to ponder his own purpose on … Continue reading

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Albert Pujols a Pirate or an Angel?

Earlier this year I wrote my opinion about the infamous Pujols and his decision to proceed in life with his search for a better venue in his eyes and more money. Yes, more money. I was criticized by a few … Continue reading

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The Protective Layer

Our skin, the largest organ of our body. It protects us from the elements as well as helping with our body temperature. If one has ever cut down a tree you have noticed the protective layer of the bark. Also … Continue reading

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Penn State, Sex abuse atrocity and the benefit of fallout !

We walk this path in life with what we want to believe are high moral codes. We place celebrities on pedestals with images of embellished grandeur. Not facts. Not a personality profile, and clearly not a psychological assessment of them. … Continue reading

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Candy cigarettes, root beer, Ohio and folk music….Enjoy!

Ah, the good ole road trip. A road trip at twenty is a little different than fifty-four, or is it? At Peace and Healing I often stress the importance of letting your hair down, do not get stuck in age … Continue reading

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