Self-Care

When I first became pregnant, I knew it right away, before a test could have told me so. I had a feeling inside my body; I called it a “light I could feel.” I suddenly knew that my ... Read More

It occurred to me the other day that I needed to ramp up my efforts on my own self-care. It’s easy to see where others (i.e., my clients) can make some improvements in this area, but ... Read More

To me, “vulnerable” is wonderful word. It means openness, freedom, and the opportunity to love and be loved. But for others, it is what they are trying to get away from: They feel that ... Read More

Everyone has planned to do something and then fallen short. Whether it is an exercise plan, a diet, quitting smoking, or learning a new hobby, the best intentions are regularly abandoned. ... Read More

This may sound patently obvious, but all rushing is antithetical to mindfulness. It robs you of experiencing the fullness of the moment, and puts the focus on the future, just like worrying. ... Read More

“It’s the holiday season,” as the song goes. From Halloween to New Year’s Day, there are a lot of activities that individuals and families can get involved in—as well as be overwhelmed ... Read More

This time of year, the ubiquitous “holiday season,” I notice several themes in the media and on people’s minds: giving thanks for what we have, spending time with those who are important ... Read More

When people talk about carrying a secret, they describe it as if they are actually physically carrying something of tangible substance. Secrets are referred to as burdensome, and when they ... Read More

Therapists working with individuals miss an essential component of their clients’ mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being by not inquiring about sexuality, intimacy, and ... Read More

Sometimes, in the lighter side of dark moments, I have a fantasy of creating a sort of Bingo game just for people going through infertility. Instead of numbers, the boxes under B, I, N, ... Read More

This could be a story about any storm … Anywhere in our country … Anywhere in our world … The suffering caused by Hurricane Sandy is heartbreaking. The lost lives. The injured, cold, ... Read More

Single people often fantasize about how great life would be if only they could find that right person. They envision cozy evenings curled up together in front of a blazing fire. They may ... Read More