Hello, dear souls. I hope you’re doing well and finding some joy in the “brisk” weather. I’ve been quiet for a while spending the cold season surviving rather than thriving. It’s okay to not bloom and grow all the time-…
Hey, friends! I’m so glad you’re here! I hope you’re feeling well and finding things to be grateful for today. Today I’m grateful for a job where I can help others and am so lucky to get to know their…
Hey friends, I hope you’re happy and healthy today. I’m watching a soft snowfall and hoping it doesn’t stick to the Earth. I don’t much like driving in it or shoveling it but I sure like watching it. I’ve been…
Hello, dear souls. I hope you’re having a week filled with whatever you need. Whether you’re needing some rest and getting some downtime or are moving quickly and basking in the enjoyment of accomplishment, I hope it’s refilling your cup…
Hello, friends! I’m so glad you’re here and hope you’re feeling well and finding joy. I’m writing this from under a blanket with the curtains open so I can look at the white stuff, our first snowstorm, while trying not…
Hello, friends! I hope you’re doing well and finding some joy this week. In real-time, I’m sitting with a happy belly, full of green bean casserole and sweet potatoes. The holidays are such a difficult time for so many of…
I ended up getting sick over the weekend (my own fault, I went out and played outdoors in…sub-optimal weather) and was reminded how much harder it can be to take care of ourselves when we’re not feeling well. Illness and…
Today I wanted to talk about hobbies because, as innocuous as they seem, they can be really important to our mental health. When I worked in Community Mental Health, we were required to do training for de-escalation and the focus…
Today I wanted to address a question I hear a lot: “should I bring ______________ to the next session?”. Sometimes it’s hard to determine who belongs in therapy with you. There’s an old saying that’s half-joking and half-serious: “I’m in…
Hey friends! I hope you’re feeling well and I’m glad you’re here. I’m fresh off of a Smoky Mountains vacation and am excited for Halloween. In the spirit of the holiday, I thought we’d talk about a pretty basic and…