Clearing the Clutter Lately, I’ve been on a mission to clear clutter. I don’t consider myself to be a packrat. I don’t think of myself as keeping things out of some sentimental value. Nor do I keep many things just in case I will need them some day. What I found were 3 types of … Read more
What’s Your Stuff? It is absolutely critical as therapists and helping professionals that we know what’s “our stuff” (i.e. what is our issue or issues) and what is “their stuff.” What underlying experiences, values, beliefs, trauma and family of origin/cultural components impact me, the self of the therapist, and how I experience others? Furthermore, how … Read more
What Have You Been Putting Off? I have been putting off something very important. Not only have I been putting it off, I’m aware of why I haven’t completed the task. The reasons are both emotional and logistical. It makes this thing hard for me to do, but no less important. I need to get … Read more
Attitude is Everything We have all heard the phrase “attitude is everything.” I’m not sure if it really is “everything” but I am certain that it can and does impact all of our life’s experiences. So I guess maybe it is “everything!” I was named after my Aunt Ruby, my mom’s oldest sister. She is … Read more