I hear words or noise, but I’m no longer processing their meaning. All I can focus on is the feelings rushing through my body. My heart is racing, the rhythm of it pounding louder and louder in my head. Heat builds in my chest, rising to my face. Flushed and tense—I am … [Read more...] about Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
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My Fight Against Aging Fears
I share this with those of you in my generation wondering what you still offer to the world. And to the younger generation to glimpse the rich, fulfilling future in your reach. This is a letter to my younger friend, but it could also be to my children, my … [Read more...] about My Fight Against Aging Fears
The Emotional Late Bloomer’s Guide to Self-Awareness
Here’s a fun fact you probably wouldn’t expect to come out of the mouth of someone in my profession: I am naturally not very adept at dealing with my emotions. “What? Isn’t that sort of your whole thing as a therapist?!” Well. Sort of. I guess that’s the … [Read more...] about The Emotional Late Bloomer’s Guide to Self-Awareness
Holding Space
Have you noticed the recent focus on “holding space” for people? You may have seen it on TikTok or other pseudo-psych resources. If you’re like me, you might be asking yourself, “Holding space…what does that even mean?” It’s not a clinical term, and thus, it’s sort of … [Read more...] about Holding Space
Why Humor and Laughter are Good for Mental Health
I recently started hanging out with an old friend from college with whom I reconnected after 20 years. Being with her reminded me that I used to be really funny. Or maybe she just laughs at everything I say, which makes me want to be funny. She has a great laugh, and the humor … [Read more...] about Why Humor and Laughter are Good for Mental Health
Rediscovering Joy
I don't know about your house, but over the past few years, my husband and I have been on the receiving end of some hard circumstances. The word "heaviness" comes to mind. None of it has been beyond the scope of what most people experience, but at times, it has seemed to … [Read more...] about Rediscovering Joy
