Love Yourself More I’ve been sharing the hashtag “love yourself more” on some of my social media posts for a while. I find that many people struggle privately with the question of their “love-ability.” This often has to do with whether or not we are loved by someone else. It is such a big focus in … Read more
You are Responsible for Yourself! It may be a difficult truth but it is a cornerstone of well-being…you are responsible for yourself. As therapists, we are too often charged with helping others improve their self esteem or self concept. The truth is that feeling good about one’s self takes time to cultivate. Some people view … Read more
Freedom of Belief One of things for which I am most grateful is living in a time and place that supports freedom of religion…which, to me, translates to freedom of belief. I’m not sure how I would survive in any other place or time. I am first and foremost an independent thinker and a questioner. I … Read more
Loneliness and Isolation One of the therapy and life topics that comes up a lot for people (clients, friends, family and colleagues) this time of year is loneliness and isolation. For many people their loneliness did not start at the holidays…instead, it becomes more highlighted this time of year. I have a few thoughts on … Read more
