Writing and Perspective

Reflections

Perceptions, thoughts, and writing offered as a window into Gay Rosenthal, the psychologist and the person.

Writing and Perspective

Reflections

Perceptions, thoughts, and writing offered as a window into Gay Rosenthal, the psychologist and the person.

Writing and Perspective

Reflections

Perceptions, thoughts, and writing offered as a window into Gay Rosenthal, the psychologist and the person.

Rosenthal Reflections graphic

Words as a Window

In my role as the psychologist at the Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, I shared my perceptions, thoughts, and reflections. I enjoy writing, believe that words are an extremely powerful tool, and offer my writing as a window to learning more about Gay Rosenthal, the psychologist and the person.

Children, Stress, and Coping

Adults experience stress, children experience stress, we all experience stress from one source or another each day. School, family life, and social relationships are major...

From Innocence to Entitlement

From Innocence to Entitlement 1 This book is the most recent of the Love and Logic series that I have chosen to consider. My impression is that it is a wonderful “read” for all...

Adjusting the Tension

…easier said than done. The tension to which I refer is the tension inherent in maintaining a balance between keeping our children secure, making sure they have a safety net...

Forgiveness

A child needs to understand one of the basic truths about forgiveness: When we forgive, we are doing it first and foremost for ourselves. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach In appreciation...

Paradox

It may sound a paradoxical thing to say - for surely never has a generation of children occupied more sheer hours of parental time - but the truth is that we neglected you. We...

Happiness

DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN So what if it drizzles And dribbles and drips? I’ll splash in the garden, I’ll dance on the roof. Let it rain on my skin, It can’t get in - I’m waterproof....

Sand Castles and Stone

Sand Castles and Stone [1] The United States is at the end of an historical week, a week of attribution, anticipation, and aspiration; a week of excitement, energy, and...

Female Bullies

Several HMJDS faculty members, including myself, had the privilege of enjoying Rachel Simmons address female aggression at the regional ISACS Conference this past Friday in St....

The Grown - Up Version of Hide and Seek

I cannot avoid considering the elements and events in life from a developmental perspective, among others. No matter which way I turn, there it is, providing context, along...

Beaded Blessings

In some ways, I am a creature of habit. I always check into the building with my nametag. I always wear my nametag on a lanyard. No matter what kinds I have tried, no matter...

Noticing Change

Immediately prior to the beginning of this Pesach break, I had the opportunity to speak with several entire classes of students to share perceptions on change. Together, we...

On-Your-Mark

On Your Mark… The Olympics: what a breathtaking opening ceremony! At this moment, I am moving back and forth between my computer and the TV screen as Michael Phelps is...

Rosenthal Reflections graphic

Words as a Window

In my role as the psychologist at the Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, I shared my perceptions, thoughts, and reflections. I enjoy writing, believe that words are an extremely powerful tool, and offer my writing as a window to learning more about Gay Rosenthal, the psychologist and the person.

Children, Stress, and Coping

Adults experience stress, children experience stress, we all experience stress from one source or another each day. School, family life, and social relationships are major...

From Innocence to Entitlement

From Innocence to Entitlement 1 This book is the most recent of the Love and Logic series that I have chosen to consider. My impression is that it is a wonderful “read” for all...

Adjusting the Tension

…easier said than done. The tension to which I refer is the tension inherent in maintaining a balance between keeping our children secure, making sure they have a safety net...

Forgiveness

A child needs to understand one of the basic truths about forgiveness: When we forgive, we are doing it first and foremost for ourselves. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach In appreciation...

Paradox

It may sound a paradoxical thing to say - for surely never has a generation of children occupied more sheer hours of parental time - but the truth is that we neglected you. We...

Happiness

DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN So what if it drizzles And dribbles and drips? I’ll splash in the garden, I’ll dance on the roof. Let it rain on my skin, It can’t get in - I’m waterproof....

Sand Castles and Stone

Sand Castles and Stone [1] The United States is at the end of an historical week, a week of attribution, anticipation, and aspiration; a week of excitement, energy, and...

Female Bullies

Several HMJDS faculty members, including myself, had the privilege of enjoying Rachel Simmons address female aggression at the regional ISACS Conference this past Friday in St....

The Grown - Up Version of Hide and Seek

I cannot avoid considering the elements and events in life from a developmental perspective, among others. No matter which way I turn, there it is, providing context, along...

Beaded Blessings

In some ways, I am a creature of habit. I always check into the building with my nametag. I always wear my nametag on a lanyard. No matter what kinds I have tried, no matter...

Noticing Change

Immediately prior to the beginning of this Pesach break, I had the opportunity to speak with several entire classes of students to share perceptions on change. Together, we...

On-Your-Mark

On Your Mark… The Olympics: what a breathtaking opening ceremony! At this moment, I am moving back and forth between my computer and the TV screen as Michael Phelps is...

Rosenthal Reflections graphic

Words as a Window

In my role as the psychologist at the Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, I shared my perceptions, thoughts, and reflections. I enjoy writing, believe that words are an extremely powerful tool, and offer my writing as a window to learning more about Gay Rosenthal, the psychologist and the person.

Children, Stress, and Coping

Adults experience stress, children experience stress, we all experience stress from one source or another each day. School, family life, and social relationships are major...

From Innocence to Entitlement

From Innocence to Entitlement 1 This book is the most recent of the Love and Logic series that I have chosen to consider. My impression is that it is a wonderful “read” for all...

Adjusting the Tension

…easier said than done. The tension to which I refer is the tension inherent in maintaining a balance between keeping our children secure, making sure they have a safety net...

Forgiveness

A child needs to understand one of the basic truths about forgiveness: When we forgive, we are doing it first and foremost for ourselves. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach In appreciation...

Paradox

It may sound a paradoxical thing to say - for surely never has a generation of children occupied more sheer hours of parental time - but the truth is that we neglected you. We...

Happiness

DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN So what if it drizzles And dribbles and drips? I’ll splash in the garden, I’ll dance on the roof. Let it rain on my skin, It can’t get in - I’m waterproof....

Sand Castles and Stone

Sand Castles and Stone [1] The United States is at the end of an historical week, a week of attribution, anticipation, and aspiration; a week of excitement, energy, and...

Female Bullies

Several HMJDS faculty members, including myself, had the privilege of enjoying Rachel Simmons address female aggression at the regional ISACS Conference this past Friday in St....

The Grown - Up Version of Hide and Seek

I cannot avoid considering the elements and events in life from a developmental perspective, among others. No matter which way I turn, there it is, providing context, along...

Beaded Blessings

In some ways, I am a creature of habit. I always check into the building with my nametag. I always wear my nametag on a lanyard. No matter what kinds I have tried, no matter...

Noticing Change

Immediately prior to the beginning of this Pesach break, I had the opportunity to speak with several entire classes of students to share perceptions on change. Together, we...

On-Your-Mark

On Your Mark… The Olympics: what a breathtaking opening ceremony! At this moment, I am moving back and forth between my computer and the TV screen as Michael Phelps is...

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Ready to Begin a Conversation?

Connect with Gay Rosenthal about services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

© 2026 Rosenthal-Psychology. All Rights Reserved.Website by Modern Web Studios

Ready to Begin a Conversation?

Connect with Gay Rosenthal about services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

© 2026 Rosenthal-Psychology. All Rights Reserved.