Monthly Archives: March 2015

One of the biggest adjustments in returning to the east coast was the harsh winter, especially in New England. We lived very close to the campus and the apartment was so cold that we had John sleep in a snow … Continue reading →

Elaine’s parents came out for John’s baptism which was performed by Elaine’s uncle Father George. It was wonderful having them visit, and quite difficult for Elaine when they left. The Contini’s were our family in California and we were blessed … Continue reading →

In April of 1975 we found out that we were pregnant and our first child would arrive in late December or early January. It was a thrilling time and I was one of those fortunate people that had been a … Continue reading →

My post-doctoral clinical hours were finished in 1975, and it was time to prepare for the clinical psychologist licensing exam. Like all professions the exam was controlled by academics, many had never been involved in direct care so the questions … Continue reading →

Three days in November 1973 certainly could contend for the most stressful moments in my life. On the 28th of November Elaine and I wondered whether our first walk down the aisle was legitimate because the presiding priest my friend … Continue reading →

One of the realities one must face as a clinician in a city psychiatric unit is that many persons do not grow up in the idyllic family. Many of the patient’s issues I was convinced had a biochemical foundation, but … Continue reading →

Salvatore J. Tagliareni February 22 at 7:33pm · My dissertation was well on its way and hopefully I will be able to defend in November. Elaine and I have kept the economy alive this past year by flying back and … Continue reading →

All of my course work had been completed and now the final challenge was to write and defend a dissertation. This ,task has been a major obstacle through the halls of academia for many individuals and despite their intelligence to … Continue reading →

Toward the end of my doctoral studies thanks to Luigi Contini I had a marvelous consulting opportunity. Luigi and Mary Contini were dear friends from Westfield who were living in Northern California. Luigi had taken a position as a Vice … Continue reading →