As children we are naturally playful, it’s how we learn about the world ourselves and one another. Curiosity, imagination and creativity drive these interactions and experiences, and we are more apt to live in the present when playing as kids. In the transition from...

How do you define the word “hope?” Do you define it as wishful thinking or some ethereal ideal that sounds nice, but feels unachievable? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines hope as “the expectation that one will have positive experiences or that a potentially...

If you live in Florida, you may be aware of ICE presence. If you do not, ICE is a government run group of people enforcing immigration laws. Because of the increasing presence in the last several weeks, it is important to remember that all...

In the practical section of this month’s blog, I encouraged you to take some time to consider the following areas of health: emotional health, social health, physical health, spiritual health, intellectual health, environmental health, occupational health and financial health. I hope you were able...

Whenever someone comes and sits down in my office we have questions we have to ask, but there are a few that stand out to me when we’re talking about building a foundation for improving mental health. When looking at how to care for...

What do you think of when you think of the word “health?” Do you think about your physical or mental health? These are the first two that come to my mind. However, there are many types of health. Years ago, I spoke with someone...