Integrity is one of those words that can sound simple at first, but becomes much more layered when we really sit with it. Many people think of integrity as being honest, doing the right thing, keeping promises, or being a good person. While those things can certainly...
Integrity is one of those words that can sound simple at first. Most people know it means being honest, doing the right thing, keeping your word, and living in alignment with your values. But when you really begin to look at integrity more deeply, it becomes much more...
Sometimes clients (usually newer to me and just getting to know me) apologize for researching a counseling method or approach I may use in my office. They may research EMDR for a certain type of anxiety or a polyvagal technique to help understand their parasympathetic...
There’s a common misconception out there that making yourself feel better is as simple as finding a fix. If you break your arm, all you have to do is put a cast on it and wait for it to heal. And if someone breaks your heart, all you have to do is buy a pint of ice...
This above photo is my personal copy of Saving Normal by Allen Frances, MD. I love this book because it really explains how we have come to medicalize ordinary life. Dr. Frances goes into account firsthand with direct experience of the development of the DSM-IV to the...
Life’s minutiae can be overwhelming. For some of us, there can be so much to worry about, handle, or stay on top of on a daily basis that it can be hard to stay motivated and energized every day. Daily routines start out as systems to help us move through life more...
