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Passion, Social Justice, & Communication
As I sit here writing this, there are peaceful riots across the United States as a result of the horrendous murder of Mr. Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There is also rioting and destruction. There are assumptions and accusations everywhere. Please let me challenge...
Grief – Defined and Processed!
When someone says they are grieving, most people assume they are speaking about the loss of a loved one. And while this might be the case, grief can be over so much more! Any loss in our life can and does cause varying degrees of grief. The loss of a graduation...
It’s Just Me! (Isolation & Loneliness)
Remember the movie, Cast Away, with Tom Hanks? He was stranded on an uninhibited island for 4 years. A volleyball he named Wilson became his best friend. I never would have imagined that movie from 20 years ago would be an inspiration to modern day survival! As we...
I See You but I Can’t Touch You
Years ago, we would never consider taking our shoes off at an airport security check. Now that is the norm and no one questions it. Years from now, I believe we will have changes that we never could have imagined that will appear normal based on what the world has...
Coping with COVID – 19
While I have lived through several national disasters, never could I imagine the impact the damage to the world that the current pandemic is causing! We are living in a time of what past movies were made of! Countries are not only closing their borders, but are...
Do More and Do Less – it’s about bringing more joy!
I recently had a client write down several things that bring her joy in one column and things that currently challenger in another column. She was then to circle one item in each column that really spoke to her. We then looked at her two circled items and discussed...
To You, Dad!
As a therapist, I work with a lot of clients who are grieving. And while I have attended many funerals over the years of being a therapist, I am now facing one that is transforming. And I am grieving. While I often hear from friends and clients how challenging in-laws...
Body and Mind
On the intake form for my mental health practice, I ask about the person's physical health. I ask about their sleeping habits, exercise and eating. Why is that import to a mental health counselor? Because the body and mind are intricately related and entwined! Have...
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