Self-Care

On November 4, 2014, Oregon resident Jillian McCabe drew international attention when she threw her 6-year-old autistic son to his death, over the side of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Public ... Read More

Healthy relationships require empathy, trust, reciprocity, vulnerability, compromise, accountability, and authenticity to endure the test of time. Unfortunately, in families where an individual ... Read More

We have all had a case of the blues. You know, those times in our lives where the world looks bleak and things just don’t seem to be going in our favor. No matter how hard we try ... Read More

Vinyasa yoga, integral yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, chair yoga, yoga therapy—I love them all, but pajama yoga is what I do in the morning. Pajama yoga is yoga plus—a secret weapon ... Read More

“You are never strong enough that you don’t need help.” ―César Chávez My first assignment in graduate school was to write an essay about my experiences in life of asking for ... Read More

In my private practice, there is often an uptick of depression and resurgence of grief among people who seek my help between Halloween and Valentine’s Day. It’s not uncommon for people ... Read More

Staying active and motivated throughout the day, week, or month can be difficult. This becomes even harder to achieve when we neglect our mental well-being. Unfortunately, for many people ... Read More

Stress is a normal part of our lives that can motivate us to accomplish projects that we might not otherwise pursue. Reacting to stress in a healthy way can give us the jump-start that ... Read More

The other day I was supposed to meet a dear old friend. The last few times we had plans, she canceled last minute because her mother, now 86, needed something. I understood, of course. ... Read More

Grieving the loss of a loved one can be a horribly lonely experience. It is natural to assume that others don’t really understand or “get” our loss. Although we hope to find people ... Read More

Have you ever busted out in good, hearty laughter for a couple of minutes and then felt a rush of blissful joy? You know the kind of laugh we’re talking about; the one where you have ... Read More

You’re always thinking about how to be a good parent. You read articles, talk to other parents, and learn about the latest techniques. You cook healthy meals, help with homework, drive ... Read More