The Many Faces of Loss
When a person considers the concepts of grief and loss their thoughts may immediately turn towards death and dying. As deeply painful, traumatic, and overwhelming as that type of loss…
Self-Compassion: A Key to Thriving in Your 20’s
Emerging adulthood is a time for reflection and self-discovery, which some might expect to have already accomplished as an adolescent. But, young adults are still in the thick of navigating…
Coping with –Isms during Covid-19
During the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. society has encountered many challenges... some from the way the virus has disproportionately affected certain populations; and some from issues apart from the virus itself.…
Life on a Pedestal: The Role of Therapy for Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers
“The good part about being famous is being able to help people. The hard part is every day you have to be in a good mood, because that is what…
2020 Perspective: Embracing Hidden Opportunity
As it is now three months into the new year, one cannot help but reflect on 2020. Just over a year ago, our daily lives began to shift drastically, forcing…
The ABCs of Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions. It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans struggle with some type of an anxiety disorder (Altman, 2014).…
Journey Group for Teens
NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS This is a weekly therapeutic group for high school students ages 14-18 to give/receive support and safely process/share/connect during remote schooling and other current challenges. Â We…
A Campaign of Gratitude
The other day I ran across an article I had saved from 2004 that seems so relevant in this season of political and personal unhappiness, animosity and estrangement. The author…
Caring for the Little Ones Among Us
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin Have you ever found yourself repeatedly telling your child to complete a…
Our Search for Meaning in a Pandemic World
As mental health counselors, my colleagues and I are seeing firsthand the psychological consequences of this COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. Clients who were previously coping with psychological disorders have felt…