Moving through grief. What does this even mean? As a therapist in training I ran a small grief group. The weekly meetings across ten weeks were meaningful and significant — for the participants. Not to say those meetings were not … Continue reading
A pandemic ending. Can it even be possible? Only a year ago, the entire world was going into lockdown. True lockdown days where the government actually counted cars on the road to see if we were doing a good job … Continue reading
Bravery. I don’t often think about this characteristic in myself or in others and yet it is one of those that seems to either drive one’s entire life or is left out altogether. What does it even mean to be … Continue reading
Losing a beloved pet. The idea has always felt so far away to me — until one week ago when I lost my beloved pet, Pepper was a spunky, courageous, forward-looking pet who lived and moved with purpose. He was … Continue reading
Hello February! And where exactly did January go to? I know life in many ways is still very limited due to the COVID pandemic, particularly in states like WA, but it feels like time is still flying by even as … Continue reading
Happy New Year! How did it feel for you to turn the calendar from 2020 to 2021? Most people I know felt a whole lot of relief and happiness as they saw the end of 2020 – a year that … Continue reading
I am a therapist. And I am also a writer. Are there two different professional paths that you embody? For me, my work is about seeing my patients as well as writing on a fairly continual basis. It may be … Continue reading
Election Stress Disorder? Is this even a real thing? Yes it is and is a term was coined by Steven Stosny back during the run up to the 2016 election. From what I read in the NYT about this disorder, … Continue reading
Are you a gardener? If so, I bet you are putting your lawn and garden away for another season. You most likely are harvesting vegetables, planting spring bulbs, picking up the leaves that are already falling, and closing up the … Continue reading
Today is the first day of Fall! Welcome, Autumn! I am thinking about all the wonderful things I am ready to do as this new season arises. Cozy comfort foods to cook, drives to see the leaves, fall hikes, crisp … Continue reading