Start the New Year with one Small Step
With the start of a new year, some want big goals, new resolutions, great accomplishments. But perhaps all we have the ability and capacity to do right now is a small thing, a smaller goal, a smaller accomplishment, a minuscule to-do list; and that is more than enough.
How to Lean into Joy in 2020
I love this time of year and it normally brings joy to my heart. The cooler temps, the changing landscape, and the anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. But this year those holiday celebrations will look different for my family, and I imagine that will be true for many of you. The gatherings that will […]
What are the Signs of Domestic Violence?
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The first thing we need to do is expand our understanding and increase our knowledge about this issue. We often think of domestic violence as violence against a spouse, and it is that. However, it is not only that. Understand that it also includes any intimate significant other, family […]
Self-care is Not a Waste of Time
Many people do not acknowledge that taking breaks is necessary for us to perform at our best, no matter what we are working on. And even fewer people are intentional as to the when, why, and how of taking breaks. Intentional breaks are just that…intentional. You must consciously make the choice of when and how […]
Justice is What Love Looks Like in Public
During this tragic, unjust, and heartbreaking time it can be easy to lose hope. Lose hope for change and equality. It can be easy to lose faith in humanity and unity. It can be easy to lose love in anger and injustice. “Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public” Cornel West […]
The Do’s and Don’ts From Others About My Mental Health
Being that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought it was important to hear from someone who lives with mental health issues. I have asked her to share some of her story, along with some helpful hints so that others who have a loved one suffering from mental health issues can know how to […]
3 Aspects of Counseling You Need to Know
April is Counseling Awareness Month, and I wanted to share how counseling can be a healthy and helpful experience for people. As a therapist, I can share several reasons why I think this to be true, but I thought it might be more helpful to hear from some of those who have experienced the process […]
Calm in the Chaos
I think it would be a fair guess that however we are being affected by the current events in our world, there is a sense of feeling out of control. And we, as humans, do not like feeling out of control. Feeling thrown off, uncertain, fearful, anxious, in a frenzy, or however you would describe […]
What if Shakespeare asked a different question?
To Be Seen or Not To Be Seen? We’ve made it to February, and if you’re anything like me, you’re hunkering down for another long month of winter, putting away the last of those Christmas decorations, and planning Valentine’s date night with your significant other. Whether Valentine’s Day is a holiday you greet with anticipation, […]
A New Year, A New You
I am not talking about making a New Year’s resolution here, but rather a deeper reflection into ourselves. Think of it more like assessing how well we do at self-care.