Spring is here!
Spring is here! With the sun streaming in through the windows a little earlier, and sticking around a little later, I have started to dig through the clutter around my home and office that seems to accumulate during the winter…
New Year. Now What?
So here we are at the start of a new year. Yes, it’s that time of year when we’re hit with those “best of the year” and “worst of the year” lists. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were doing…
It’s Thanksgiving! What Are You Grateful For?
Thanksgiving is that time of the year when we take a step back and contemplate what’s good in life. A time when we choose to focus not so much on what’s wrong with our lives, but instead to focus on…
How To Be Okay On Those Days When Things Don’t Feel Okay
Ever wake up with kind of a vague feeling that something isn’t quite right with you? You feel fine. Life is fine. But still, life feels hard. Nothing specific. Maybe just everything. You’ve had days like this before. And they…
When You Don’t Think You Can Keep Going
Life is just a bowl of cherries. I’m sure you’ve heard that one before. A nice thought, right? But as all of us humans know, life isn’t quite that way. And living with mental illness is certainly no bowl of…
Stress… and your health
Stress at work… stress at school… stress at home… and ignoring your self-care routine. Stress leads to more stress, along with emotional and physical exhaustion. Does this cycle sound familiar? It seems that we humans have a way of putting…
Feeling Anxious About COVID-19 Reentry? Here’s How to Cope!
It’s been a rough 17 months or so, hasn’t it? In so many ways, I can’t begin to count them. I suspect it may be the same for you. None of us were prepared to cope during a global pandemic. …
Be Inspired by the Serenity Prayer
The Serenity Prayer is so simple but so wise. I think of it often when I am dealing with a difficult situation, and I encourage my clients to use it in their own lives. The Serenity Prayer has a special…
What Fear Does to Us. And How to Cope
“I’m afraid.” Two small words with a really big meaning, right? Words we are often hesitant to say. Or more to the point: Afraid to say. It seems like the word fear has popped up a lot lately. The political…
Looking for a Therapist? Here’s Help!
In my last blog post, I talked about how to decide if you might benefit from seeking help from a mental health professional. If you have decided to raise your hand for some help, the next step is to find…