One of the most frustrating things that can come up in therapy is trying to figure out why we feel the way that we do. I’ll even have moments when I ask myself questions, like “Why can’t I do this…
I frequently turn to different social media outlets to provide myself with thought-provoking content and inspiration. Recently, I came across a quote that said, “Pain travels through families until someone is ready to feel it.” Reading this instantly sent my…
Imagine as if you were a fly on the wall on the day you were born. Was it evening? Was it morning? Were you premature, or did you take your sweet time entering this world? Imagine watching the individual who…
The holiday season is in full swing! This time of year can bring so much cheer as we embrace loved ones and celebrate in our own unique ways. Whether it’s watching holiday movies, giving gifts, spending quality time with loved…
Completing a degree in higher education in a clinical field like mental health is just the beginning of a journey that continues long after graduation. It’s a transformation of new therapists. Taking the leap into the professional world equipped with…
Prioritizing gratitude is a practice. As November begins, it brings along many new stressors for us to manage. For example, just as I am writing this, guess what I see looking out of the window? Snow. I am not ready…
Teachers, educators, and school support staff have long been unsung heroes in the lives of children. They have spent their own money on classroom supplies and expended hours upon hours of unpaid time grading, creating, and planning for the betterment…
I soaked in wisdom until it was tattooed on my soul. Throughout my life, the process of learning and unlearning has often been a difficult one. I have learned to see the beauty of this pain. I have learned to…
Today, I write to you from the Detroit Metro Airport. While going through the security check, an airport official notified me that I would need to surrender the toothpaste and spray bottle found inside my carry on bag due to…
How do we live in the present moment when, presently, we must plan for the future? And what does it look like to plan for the future while living in the present moment so that our anxiety about tomorrow doesn’t…