I ended up getting sick over the weekend (my own fault, I went out and played outdoors in…sub-optimal weather) and was reminded how much harder it can be to take care of ourselves when we’re not feeling well. Illness and…
Today I wanted to talk about hobbies because, as innocuous as they seem, they can be really important to our mental health. When I worked in Community Mental Health, we were required to do training for de-escalation and the focus…
Today I wanted to address a question I hear a lot: “should I bring ______________ to the next session?”. Sometimes it’s hard to determine who belongs in therapy with you. There’s an old saying that’s half-joking and half-serious: “I’m in…
Hey friends! I hope you’re feeling well and I’m glad you’re here. I’m fresh off of a Smoky Mountains vacation and am excited for Halloween. In the spirit of the holiday, I thought we’d talk about a pretty basic and…
Hello, friends! Welcome or welcome back. I hope you’re healthy and well today (and all days, really). We’re more than half-way through October and November 3rd of this year brings the end of daylight saving time. While many of us…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while you can find plenty of warning sign checklists and information about what abusive relationships look like (here and here are both fantastic resources), I want to talk about empathy for people stuck…
Hello, dear souls. I’m glad you’re here and hoping you’ll find refuge and a moment to breathe and treat yourself kindly. I think by this point we’re all aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are pink ribbons…
Hello, dear ones! I’m hoping landing here will provide you with a place to rest and some much needed encouragement to take on your way. Sometimes in therapy there are themes that arise across sessions. It tends to remind us…
Hello, darling souls and thank you for being here. I’m hoping this is a landing pad for you if you’re tired from your journey. Catch your breath, recenter, and refresh. You’re doing important work, whatever it is. It’s part of…
Hello, dear ones. I hope you’re healthy and finding some gratitude this week. September is about suicide prevention and awareness. I thought that it’s something we need to talk about. Many of us are touched by suicide in one way…