You Have Something On Your Face
A friend walked in and just started talking. They were sharing about something important that had happened during the day. I tried to listen, but distracted, I raised my hand to interrupt, “I’m...
Building Your Life, One Lego Piece at a Time
Amazon Lego Set Me: Do you like your life?...
Good Energy is Always Found in Hope
One of my clients recently said,”I am working on just seeking positive energy.” I responded, “Well positive energy is always found in hope.” To which she said, “I gotta write that down.” And I...
Manage the Gift
I was in session today and my client said, “I was reading back on my notes from our sessions last year and you had said Manage the gift. So that’s my focus for this year; manage the gift.” ...
Adjusting to People Like Weather
It came to me during a session, as my idea’s usually do, that having relationships with people can be a lot like making our way in changing weather. Some people are like sunshine and a warm breeze...
On Dating: Turning Down the Volume and Observe Life’s Symphony
Warning: not to dampen the sparkle of new relationship, but I am a therapist and have seen when sparkle turns out to be broken glass, sharp and painful. So, this comes with more reality than...
Emotions: A Personal Tour of Our Inner House
I have been thinking about emotions like rooms in a house and decided to take you on a little journey through the various rooms that make up this house. Imagine that your emotions are like different...
Understanding Anxiety Diagnosis vs. Everyday Worries
I think we are hearing more and more about mental health but not clearly able to define what is significant from what is normal. Given that there is no formal blood test to objectively identify...
Playing Catch with Communication: A Two-Way Game of Understanding
Communication is like playing a game of catch – a cooperative interaction between pitcher (message sender) and the catcher (message receiver). The pitcher seeks to send the best pitch they can,...
The Backdraft of Emotional Healing
Opening the long-held chest of emotional pain can be like a backdraft – a powerful force that can catch us off guard. It can seem counterproductive and terrible, yet this rush often signifies a...