The Holiday Season It’s almost a clichéd topic…but still it is vital and relevant. The “holiday” season brings many people to peaks of happiness and others to the depths of depressed mood and hurried anxiety. When we consider that “change” (both desired and undesired) increases stress, it makes sense that the holidays would induce many … Read more
Giving, Pleasing and Perfectionism Yesterday I spoke with at least 5 people in various capacities of my work and life who are unhappy based on a very common triad: Giving too much; People pleasing; and Perfectionism These states of being are hazardous to our health and well-being. In order to stop feeling overwhelmed, stressed and as if … Read more
Dating vs. Hanging Out Yesterday, one of the counselors I have supervised asked the question “What is dating versus hanging out?” I am grateful for this supervisee/former graduate student of mine…he learns the art of therapy best by talking about life. He’d been observing people and reflecting on the challenges they face in their relationships. … Read more
When Should We Apologize? Don’t let the title mislead you…I know that apologies are vital to the fabric of civil and polite society. I whole hardheartedly agree that people should apologize when they are taking responsibility for themselves including: their actions; their words; their mistakes; their misguided hurtful behavior; or the actions of an organization … Read more
