Okay so I don’t know definitively how to get my life together. But I’ve been working on it. As a therapist, I have come to accept that in life there are themes and in some cases perpetual issues that show up. Those issues persist until we address them and cultivate a new way forward. I’m … Read more
When you look at your life as I do mine, you will undoubtedly notice mistakes. Often these mistakes resemble one another. As human beings we have a tendency to make the same mistakes over and over again. There are some very good reasons why we repeat our mistakes. Below are a few of them. #1-Bad … 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
Disgruntled Adults say “Fix this kid!” At times I grow weary of the stories I am told from therapists about children and teens that they are treating. Weary because too often the therapist is reporting the same narrative. The story goes like this: “The child/teen acted out. How can I get them to stop or … Read more
