Blooming for ourselves

Sometimes clients ask about how they will know if the process of therapy is working. Such a good question. How do we know if the…

Fear

A wise person once told me ¨Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real¨ Wow, I thought, that is helpful as it applies to most fear that…

Forgiving

I like to think about forgiveness in the active form of the word because it indicates an ongoing process, a state of mind, an approach…

Avoidance

It seems appropriate this month to write about a topic that I hear about from many of my clients. Why do I NOT do things…

Pause

Stopping work for a period, no matter what you do, breaking the routine and having different patterns of living is a great balm for the…

Masks

I frequently hear my clients share with me about the impact of social media platforms on their mental well-being. Often it arises when they talk…

Rupture and repair

This month I am reflecting on the concept of rupture and repair. Particularly as it relates to our relationships, be they our close and intimate…

Cleansing

In ancient Rome, Februarius was the “Month of Purification.” Festivities were held to re-establish the empire’s focus on righteous living. To me, this idea…

Promise to myself

Last year I wrote about how making little changes can help us. This January I am reflecting on the struggles we all face to create…