helping children through national tragedy
Once again, our nation faces a tragedy of unfathomable proportions. With technology and social media being what they are, your young...
saying 'no' for the holidays
What's the best gift you can give yourself this holiday season? I remember the holidays when I was a kid. My father would labor over...
what is mental illness?
Depression is an illness. This is probably not news to you, but it is for many people, including those suffering from depression and some...
growing pains
My job, and my passion, is to sit with people who are suffering. The suffering takes many forms: the heartbreak of a failing marriage,...
weathering the storm: part 3
So the storm has arrived, and you’re in the midst of it. A friend or family member is hurt, angry, and/or stirring up discord for you and...
weathering the storm: part 2
Earlier this week, I wrote to you about the hurricanes and storms of life that involve hurt feelings, unwanted drama, and broken...
weathering the storm: part I
I've been thinking a lot about hurricanes this past week, and talking with clients about them. Not like the hurricane that hit the Gulf...
dealing with trauma
We all probably know someone who's experienced a traumatic event. Or maybe we've experienced one ourselves. When we think about trauma,...
practice makes sufficient
The Olympic Games have been on for almost two weeks now, and my most frequent reaction has been, "How do they DO that?!" Like most...
being a therapist
When I tell people I'm a therapist, I typically get one of two reactions. I hear "Oh, that's nice," followed by the quick get-away. Or,...
