There are things in our life that have the ability to leave us feeling FULL-filled and satisfied in ways that food or accomplishing tasks on our to-do lists cannot… Primary Foods are Relationships, Spiritual Practice, Physical Activity, and Career. Emphasis on one of these areas of life at the exclusion of the others or neglect of any or all of these result in imbalance…
Read MoreIt is time to trade those late summer nights and leisurely mornings with bedtime routines and alarm clocks. Somehow, another summer has flown by, and fall is upon us again. It is not unusual to notice a sense of sadness or feelings of melancholy as this time comes.
Read MoreWhen the world is a scary place or a child is having new emotions that they don’t know how to communicate, play is their way of expressing what they are going through. It is also a tool that counselors can use to help children process whatever it is they are experiencing.
Read MoreI have asked people: “Do you talk to others the way you speak to yourself?” Usually the answer to this is “no.” For some reason we feel like it is okay to be less kind to ourselves and allow this inner-critic to take over and not show compassion or empathy.
Read MoreI look up from my phone and look around my house and can feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the tasks before me. And maybe sometimes the sheer idea of how big the tasks are help me decide to put them aside for another day.
Read More…allowing ourselves to slow down and disconnect for a bit can be the greatest source of true internal connection and can be the most productive thing that we can do for ourselves.
Read MoreA couple years ago, when I was away “relaxing” in New York at the International Society of Trauma and Dissociation conference, I took an evening away to Broadway to see the biggest show at the time- Dear Evan Hansen. Already spending every waking conference hour discussing trauma, depression, and suicide, I was ready to lose myself in a Broadway musical and enjoy life. Instead… I was horrified and disgusted….and that's at best.
Read MoreNo matter what seeking authenticity may look like for you, just remember that growth is not linear; change, vulnerability, and honoring your true self may be a lifelong journey but is well-earned for those who are daring enough to sit with uncomfortable questions.
Read MoreThinking about your life story can be a daunting task at first. When you come to see a therapist, you are bringing years and years worth of your life’s manuscript to the table to sift through…
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