I often begin my therapy sessions by asking my clients how are they feeling. As I consider how I have been feeling over the past several days, I notice a myriad of emotions washing over me. What the world is going through is weird, like nothing I … [Read more...]
How to Cope with the Holiday Blues
My favorite time of year is Thanksgiving through New Years. I love spending time with family and friends while carving the turkey at Thanksgiving or listening to holiday music by the fireplace. The sound of Nat King Cole singing The Christmas Song … [Read more...]
The Invisible Backpack: Understanding Childhood Trauma
Anthony has a backpack. In Anthony’s backpack there are school books, markers, pencils, paper, a binder, calculator and everything else that an elementary school child would need to succeed academically. What you don’t see is the invisible backpack … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Mental Illness
Facts about mental illness: One in four adults experience mental illness in a given year. Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old, and three quarters of mental health disorders begin before age … [Read more...]
What is Your Stress Management Plan?
Stress is a natural part of life. It is simply our body’s way of responding to any type of demand and it is required for growth to occur. When I experience healthy stress, I am motivated to complete projects and get things done. On the other hand, … [Read more...]