There’s so much pain and stress in the world…and I feel like it’s taken over my life. I don’t know what to do about it! I don’t know about you, but every time I turn on the news or check the news feed on my phone, I do so with a strange mixture of thoughts … [Read more...] about There’s so much pain and stress in the world…
Helping a Loved One with Mental Illness
Mental illness touches all of us, though we don’t always discuss this openly. When your emotions are powerful, or you’re struggling in a relationship, it’s common to feel alone in your pain - as if no one understands or shares your experience - though there … [Read more...] about Helping a Loved One with Mental Illness
’Tis the Season for Travel
One of my absolute favorite things to do is to fantasize about, research, and plan travel. My oldest friend is the same way, and we can spend hours on the phone together, sharing ideas about places to visit and travel itineraries, lamenting that we’re getting … [Read more...] about ’Tis the Season for Travel
Last week, our kids’ school e-mailed families in the wake of yet another school shooting …
Last week, our kids’ school e-mailed families in the wake of yet another school shooting, this time in Nashville. The message was kind and compassionate, and also shared in great detail ways that the district and the school are ramping up security protocols … [Read more...] about Last week, our kids’ school e-mailed families in the wake of yet another school shooting …
“Having compassion starts and ends with having compassion for all those unwanted parts of ourselves.”
One of the most common conversations I have with clients revolves around identifying and letting go of negative self-judgments. This process can seem like somewhat of a paradox in the therapy session - after all, aren’t you coming into therapy to figure … [Read more...] about “Having compassion starts and ends with having compassion for all those unwanted parts of ourselves.”
Rest, Nest, and Reflect
I’d venture to say that most therapy sessions scheduled in the month of January involve at least a mention of New Year’s resolutions, or, at the very least, goals for 2023. In fact, it’s important throughout the therapy process to check in about and … [Read more...] about Rest, Nest, and Reflect
Yes, Virginia, it is possible to stay mentally healthy over the holidays …
Efforts to define impacts on people’s mental health over the holidays inevitably fail. For some, it’s a time of slowing down, working less, and having fun. For others, workload increases (or, at least, doesn’t slow down), and time off doesn’t exist. Some … [Read more...] about Yes, Virginia, it is possible to stay mentally healthy over the holidays …
If goodbye were as easy as hello…
This morning was one of those mornings when a song came on in the car that perfectly captured my emotional and cognitive moment. That’s one of my favorite things about music - that mysterious, spiritual experience of my brain connecting to someone else’s … [Read more...] about If goodbye were as easy as hello…