thoughts about suicide
Suicide. Are you as sick of this word as I am? Today I woke up to the sound of my daughter saying, “…he was 61. He killed himself…” She...
being present
Buddhist monk and teacher Thich Nhat Hanh speaks of the 4 Mantras of Presence that we must contemplate and act upon to experience love...
the negativity of cognitive distortions
One of the great contributors to anxiety and depression -- and potentially, to problems in our relationships -- is negative thinking. I...
the joy of disconnecting
"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes... including you." -Anne Lamott I love this principle. I preach it,...
an old way of practicing gratitude
When we go through trying times in our lives, it's easy to lose sight of the good that remains. Practicing gratitude in practical,...
grieving with intention
Today I got to sit with a couple who come to therapy for the sole reason of improving their already beautiful relationship. I'm struck by...
walking through grief
When we find ourselves in a low, depressed place, it's good to get moving. For years I've espoused the benefits of physical activity for...
welcome, springtime
It’s finally springtime. To me, that means flowers, plenty of sunshine, allergies, and blowing dust out here in West Texas. But it also...
progress
Grief looks different for everyone, and the process isn't linear. We take two steps forward and one step back. And the progress made...
my journey with grief
I am writing this in May of 2014. Less than a month ago, I lost my oldest living brother to suicide. It’s important for me to say it. To...