SOS or “Save Our Ship” was a morse code expression most likely coined by soldiers to signal to other ships the need for help in their own distress. As I began my career, became a wife, and then later a mom, this term took on different levels of meaning. I willingly chose a helping profession […]
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” — Brené Brown One of the many privileges of being a therapist is hearing the story of each individual, the good and […]
For many couples, the transition of moving in together can a stressful phase of a relationship. Although this kind of move can be an exciting time, there are a couple of things that seem to be particularly tricky to navigate. Here are some common topics for discussions and questions that couples may have forgotten to […]
As we return to life post pandemic, many people are finding their schedules are starting to feel overloaded again and their to do lists overwhelming. As the tasks and social obligations increase, so does the anxiety. Oftentimes we are not even aware of how quickly things are piling up. Guilt, resentment, and anger build up […]
Each day we are inundated with so much information on food and body image…try this and lose weight, you should look like this…, take this and watch the weight come off, try Keto/Paleo/countless other diets. Many of us are obsessed with what we eat and what we look like. Perhaps we have not given thought […]
When your significant other is suffering, what can you do? It can be difficult to witness your loved one suffering and it can bring to the surface many feelings for you as the significant other attempting to support. There can be hurt, rejection, loneliness, sadness, helplessness, confusion, embarrassment, and anger. How can I help him […]
We learn in therapy how to recognize that instinctual moment when our systems kick into high gear–often referred to as the “fight or flight” moment. Then we do everything we know how to calm that part of our brains so we can think rationally and focus on next steps. The important thing is to understand […]
Its finally spring! Change is inevitable and the only constant in our Universe. If there was no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we had not known adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. Renewal , rebuilding, and regrowth are bound to follow the disasters, calamities, epidemics, or pandemics of the world […]
“A year ago this was our last normal week and nobody knew it.” I saw this meme going around social media and had to pause for a minute and reflect. It is a strange feeling to know that almost a year ago, our entire world changed. I remember those first few weeks, how eerie it […]
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