“What should I tell people?” is one of the more frequently asked questions I hear from clients. The topics the question is applied to vary greatly. Following a psychiatric hospitalization, many…
While I have never been shy about expressing my beliefs and opinions, I have also never felt the need to advertise them. That’s why I surprised myself with my urge…
I have a love/hate relationship with my kids’ sports. I love them for the same reason I hate them. Their sports teach them who they are in the face of…
I consider myself fortunate that my daughter likes for me to come watch her ride. It is definitely not the smell of horse manure, or the plentiful, huge flies that…
When I was a little girl, I carried around a piece of an old pillowcase. It was extremely soft, and I would rub it on my mouth and cheeks to…
There is nothing easy about addressing mental health issues. I have always known this and have great empathy towards the pain of the process. I consider myself privileged to be…
Recently, a teenaged client described a familiar scenario to me. She had become very emotional following a fight in her circle of friends. Having overheard some of the conflict, her…
Many of my college-aged clients have found themselves back at home for an extended period this spring and summer. While some are thrilled to be there, others are struggling to…
Have you ever noticed when having a conversation with someone that you miss part of what they are saying because you are planning your response? I know I have been…
I am hurting right now, and I do not want to change that emotion. I am hurting because of what is happening in our world to perpetuate racism. I hurt…