What is Therapy Like, Anyway?
“the future you needs your determination. say yes to the hard things that make you better. diligently build the habits that set you free. unapologetically create a life of your own design. every moment of effort enhances your vibrancy and sets you up for a…
It’s Time to Feel Better
Is this allergies, or is it COVID? How can I possibly work from home and make sure my kids are learning? I’m a teacher. I’m scared for my students, myself, and my family. I can’t concentrate. I have a to-do list a mile long and…
Beliefs, Thoughts, and How to Start Changing Them
I want to talk to you about the beliefs we hold, how they factor into our thoughts and how those thoughts influence us. I want to talk about what we can do, to change our thoughts and change our lives. Yes, it’s quite possible. Last…
Resolutions, Schmesolutions
“New Year Resolutions” are largely junk. Yes, you read that right. Don’t get me wrong. There is absolutely nothing wrong with setting goals and intentions. In fact, it’s vital for change and transformation. But there’s something about resolutions at the first of the year, just…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
If you breeze through the holiday season with not a care in the world, read no further. If not, and a little holiday coping boost is in order, continue on. The holidays are a mixed bag for me – the happy, magical memories of early…
Personal Care First Aid Kit + How to Support Survivors in the Age of #metoo and #believesurvivors
I’m going to go into a place of vulnerability with you today. I watched the testimony last week of Dr. Ford with tears in my eyes and a pit in my stomach. I know what it’s like to not be believed, to have people you…
Ideas to Keep Calm in the Chaos
I sat down this afternoon to write my weekly blog post. And. Nothing. For someone that is rarely at a loss for words about anything that she feels passionately about, this was unnerving. I started to feel a mild frustration, and then it hit me….
On Having More
The end of last year found me in a disastrous headspace. I’m a single Mom. My work requires A LOT of emotional labor. I bear witness to a significant amount of trauma. I have a weekly travel schedule that, over the years, has become quite…
On Taking Good Care of You
Self-care has gotten a bad rap in some circles as of late, as it comes off as something that only the privileged can afford themselves. Treat yo self to shopping sprees, spa days, or taking a costly vacation/time off. In the real world however, many…
On Learning to Surf
During my graduate program, we studied and practised mindfulness as part of our curriculum. The idea was that it would not only benefit us, but also those that we would be working with as part of our practicum. And did it ever. The data that…
On Flying… or Crawling
I’m inviting you today to think back to a time that you really don’t have conscious memory of. To a time where every experience was brand new, when you required a little assistance sometimes in moving forward. At one time, we were all fairly helpless…
On (Not) Having It All
I’ve talked with many women over the years who are suffering… They have done all the things. Checked off all the culturally prescribed milestones that measure a woman’s achievement: career, marriage, domestic partnership, children (or no children), good friends, vacations… And yet. Something is missing….