Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. As magical as it is for many, it’s the hardest time of the year for others. The holidays can be a painful reminder of loss, loneliness, and regret. While many are busying about with anticipation, there are also many who can’t … [Read more...] about Dealing With Holiday Blues
Emotions
Perspective
Fortunately, or unfortunately, our own perspective has the most impact on our peace, joy, and mental health. One person’s fortune is often another’s misfortune, the difference only being perspective. The rundown of life events across any ten people, myself included, puts … [Read more...] about Perspective
Why Go To Therapy?
There have been so many times I’ve thought about all the reasons why therapy isn’t worth it. Even as a therapist myself, I find myself thinking: Is this really that bad?There’s other ways I’d rather spend my money.It’s too hard to find the time in my weeks.Can they really help … [Read more...] about Why Go To Therapy?
When Life Feels ‘Meh’
These days it’s not uncommon to look around and see people just going through the motions; not hot, not cold, just existing. Maybe the last two years have thrown a wet blanket on our zest for life; or maybe our days have felt like wash, rinse, and repeat. Whatever the cause, I’ve … [Read more...] about When Life Feels ‘Meh’
The Gift of Rest
Well it’s the week between Christmas and New Year’s and I’m plum worn out. Everything was lovely and exciting and fulfilling, and exhausting. Every year I try to psych myself up to get ahead of the game with shopping, preparations, and all the trappings that feel necessary in the … [Read more...] about The Gift of Rest
When You Hide Your Hurt, You Can’t Find Healing
This post on working through our feelings and not stuffing our emotions was originally posted in 2018. As I work with clients in 2021, through the tumultuous world events that we are all navigating, many of us feel hurt. Some of us still compartmentalize our emotions … [Read more...] about When You Hide Your Hurt, You Can’t Find Healing
