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“Memory is not a recording of an ‘image’ or a ‘trace’ but part of the process of knowing and understanding.” —Rosenfield, 1992; p.18 There are polarizing beliefs when it comes ... Read More

When you’re confused or unsure how to navigate a life situation, I highly recommend taking the time to become more grounded and clear within who you are. Why? As you become clearer about ... Read More

These days, it’s hard to stay on top of things. Life is crammed with tasks, calls, and appointments. Kids need to be dropped off and picked up, friends called, and the work-life balance, ... Read More

People enter psychotherapy with the desire to feel better, but they are often unsure how therapy will help them accomplish this goal. A common refrain from people hesitant to enter therapy ... Read More

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding working dogs: psychiatric service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs. They all help people with mental health issues, but they also ... Read More

Holding space for someone in emotional pain is a concept many people are not familiar with but have nonetheless felt it, on some level, at some point. Holding space, or creating a container, ... Read More

Just as there are many ways to support mental health awareness, the concept of awareness itself can mean different things to different people. For some, it means drawing attention to various ... Read More

We all have a tormentor, an inner critic that shames and belittles us. What and who is responsible for these often-painful self-perceptions—cultural and societal messages, a difficult ... Read More

Often when I start working with a person in therapy, just as we’re wrapping up our first session, usually with their hand on the doorknob, they ask me if I have any homework for them. I ... Read More

Thank you, Miss Ketchum! Yes, I wrote Miss Ketchum, not Ms., because she was my teacher before the days of “Ms.”—a woman then was either Miss or Mrs. I think she was a Miss, but married ... Read More

When you decide to seek help from a therapist or counselor, chances are you’re struggling. Maybe you’re feeling lost in your life, or maybe you’re experiencing painful disconnection ... Read More

As an adolescent, navigating the digital world can be both exciting and stressful. In a world where technology reigns, it is nearly impossible to avoid the draw of engaging with peers on ... Read More