December 7, 2018 As mental health professionals, if we could give any gift for the holidays, it would be this: Permission to care for yourself as you are right now.…
"Gratefulness not only changes your life, but also extends beyond your intimate sphere. It gives rise to compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and empathy, and thus informs how we treat others and…
November 6, 2018 For weeks, perhaps months, the tension has been building. And now, midterm elections are upon us. We go to the polls, and we hold our breath. Whatever…
September 27, 2018 "He Said, She Said” and so much more. Women are talking and reaching out today. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s courage and public testimony has emboldened women to…
May 21, 2018 According to NAMI, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. That's about 46.6 million people. As common as it is, not many people know…
April 20, 2018 One of the tools available to people trying to learn how to be happy – or how not to be unhappy – is self-help books, articles, podcasts,…
April 10, 2018 At one time or another, we have all struggled with trying to let go of ruminating thoughts about an injustice or insult we have experienced. What was…
March 28, 2018 Sometimes people find themselves in a position where they feel like a victim, where the cards are stacked against them and they are guaranteed to lose no…
March 2, 2018 Not too many of us would see compassion as negative. Hopefully it is something we all desire to give and receive. But, what about self-compassion? Do we…
February 15, 2018 We have all felt that or said that in subtle ways. It’s a great conversation ender and it’s quite unfortunate. Many of us operate at times in…
