Gratitude

Today I feel grateful for all of my teachers. Those who were soft and gentle, and those who taught me the hard knocks, those who were kind, and those who were rude. Thank you for teaching me what I wanted to know and for teaching me what I never asked to learn, but...

Stressed Out

As the days grow longer and warmer, I find my calendar filling up with more and more things to do, and time is beginning to feel tight. This is when I begin to feel stressed. I can hear it in my voice because I get louder and shorter with my words. I can feel it in...

Holiday Stress: It’s That Time of Year Again (Part 2)

Have you noticed that the holidays seem to bring out the best and the worst in people (including yourself)? It’s normal to have some very joyful wonderful moments right next to some very sad and angry moments. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and want to cry. It’s also...

Responding to Tragedy

I have been working with victims of trauma for several years, and recently have gotten questions from friends and colleagues about how to help people who are affected by the events in Aurora this past week. When we face situations for which there are no easy answers,...

I want to hire a therapist because…

Many therapists hire a therapist because we know how helpful and positive the experience can be. Other people don’t think about hiring a therapist unless they hear from a friend or family member I went to therapy for (interject issue here) and it was so helpful to me...