So you want to improve? But do you...really? Our society is so obsessed with improvement and perfection - billions of dollars and myriad industries attest to this (my field included). However, being in my field,…
The gift of the Magi is a classic, sweet Christmas story of love shown via sacrifice. Retold in varied ways, the classic has the husband selling his favorite pocket watch to buy his wife a…
The Holiday Season doesn’t have to end with you pulling your hair out. Try these seven skills to create a more peaceful, joyful and mindful end to the year. Anticipate and prepare. Be proactive not reactive. What…
“LOVE” Just that word provoked a reaction in you. Assumptions and expectations popped up. (Maybe some resentments too.) How do you feel about love? Is love equated with sex or romance? Is it something that…
Are you multitasking as you read this? Eating? Watching T.V.? On the toilet? Driving?! Then you’re not mindfully present because your mind is divided. Mindful living is best summed up by two beliefs: Be here,…
The key is to balance self acceptance and self improvement. The phrase in your head would be like “Wow I’m really successful. Doing great...And ya know, I want to see if I can get that…
Love is great. And arguably necessary for a lasting relationship. But I don’t think it’s SUFFICIENT for a relationship to truly work out. Love is not enough. Think about certain family members whom you love...but…
Tips for success in “dating” around for a therapist: 1. Start by cross referencing insurance coverage with Therapist Finder reviews. It’s nice if these align. Someone on your plan whose profile says things that click…
I am a feminist, in the social movement sense of the word. Additionally, I use elements of the feminist theoretical style in my psychotherapy practice. I was so moved by the actions of women in…
Your “why” is your drive, your purpose. Why do you do what you do? Why do you go to work? Why do you wake up? Why do you run? Why do you spend time with…