Emotional Overwhelm

Workplace burnout occurs in nearly every profession. Even people who genuinely enjoy their jobs can experience exhaustion and overwhelm in the workplace. For mental health professionals, ... Read More

We have feelings. Hard-wired emotions come with the equipment: anger, sadness, disgust, grief, joy. The list is longer, but you get the idea. We also have an inborn blueprint for “building” ... Read More

I’ve been thinking about grief, mourning, and loss a lot lately. It shows up as a theme in my work as a psychotherapist all the time. I’ve also been studying the literature on methods ... Read More

When parents view their child’s “problematic” behavior, attitudes, or troubles as a reflection of them, it can be a terrible blow to the ego. For parents with positive self-feelings, ... Read More

Some people become emotionally overwhelmed when they see or hold a small baby. They develop a longing to have a baby, even when they may already have children. In popular culture, this ... Read More

The relationship between a mother and her daughter is unique. When a mother receives a diagnosis of breast cancer, the bond can change forever. The impact of a life-threatening issue and ... Read More

It’s that time again: Halloween, when bumps in the night often translate into spooky dreams. This is especially true for children. Young people often have repeated, terrifying nightmares, ... Read More

A disproportionately high number of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) survivors have HIV/AIDS. It is well established that survivors of CSA are at risk for numerous negative physical and mental ... Read More

It was getting dark and the trail was obviously leading nowhere. After shimmying over one more felled redwood tree obstructing my way, I found my precious trail had now evaporated into ... Read More

There are many parallels between living with a disability and dealing with an uninvited house guest. If you have ever had an uninvited house guest, I am sure you remember moments when ... Read More

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” —Nido Qubein My post this month is inspired by Donna’s Cancer Story, a blog ... Read More

When someone experiences an episode of psychosis, it could be a sign that he or she is at risk for developing a serious psychological issue, such as schizophrenia or borderline personality ... Read More