Respect is a Minimum Requirement It is very difficult to respect someone who allows themselves to be taken advantage of repeatedly. Most importantly it is difficult for someone in those circumstances to respect themselves. I am not speaking of those who are legitimately disenfranchised and powerless (like children and people living under oppressive regimes.) I’m … Read more
Know Your Worth It has been a challenging week. I’ve had clients in crisis, colleagues/consultees in crisis, and supervisees in crisis. It is challenging to both be there for others and at the same time take care of one’s own needs. For the past few years, but especially recently, I have had colleagues and customers tell me … Read more
The Concept of Self Care Self care is a concept that mental health professionals talk about frequently. We all have a general idea about what it means but I think it is worthy of definition and exploration. To me it means “remembering to take care of oneself.” Thankfully for many people this is a non-issue. … Read more
Vital Energy There are many ways to be depleted of the vital energy necessary for a fulfilling life! The most surefire way to deplete your energy is to give too much of yourself, your skills, your talents, your time and your attention to- people, things, events, opportunities, and obligations that don’t merit your presence or … Read more