Grief is a complex myriad of emotions that encompass what loss feels like. During the pandemic especially many of us have had to mourn the loss of a loved one or a friend. Grief is an emotion that regardless of age or stage of...

In my last blog I talked about making healthy life changes. I briefly touched on setting goals. In this blog I’m going into more details about setting goals and the best way to do this. I’m a goal setter, whether it’s something hard like...

One of the most surprising things of being a therapist for myself has been the sheer magnitude the impact of sleep has on all other issues. This is not to say that I am shocked that getting good sleep is important, but the amount...

Self-esteem is something adults rarely talk about. Yet, it is an important part of our mental health.  What you think and feel about yourself—your talents and abilities—largely impacts your life choices and your success.  I believe strongly in the power of spoken words. And,...

“Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud” (www.wikipedia.com). Okay, when I read this, I think, who has not had doubted his/her skills or...

When is it OK to comment on people’s bodies? The short answer is never. We all know as a child those years are the formative years of our lives where the relationships and patterns of behavior can set the stage for our success or...