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Resilience: Bouncing Back from Life Challenges

Stuff happens. As we travel down the river of life, we inevitably hit some rapids. Sometimes we see them coming, but sometimes they’re around a…

Forgiveness, Part 2: Forgiving Ourselves

“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”–Maya Angelou Have you ever found yourself feeling guilty, even when you may…

Five Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know before Your First Counseling Session

Almost everyone knows someone who has been in counseling, but that doesn’t mean they’ve talked openly about what the experience was like. If you’ve never…

Forgiveness, Part 1: Forgiving Others

Love and forgiveness is not for the fainthearted.—Meher Baba What is forgiveness? The formal definition of forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward…

Embracing Change

I was recently having a conversation with a friend about a significant life decision and she was providing me with all sorts of congratulatory statements.…

Therapy for People in a Hurry

Perhaps you have heard of the book “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” by Neil deGrasse Tyson. If not, I recommend it. It’s really good.…

The Golden Rule, for Yourself: The Wisdom of Self-Compassion

As a child we learn many different rules: Don’t talk to strangers, play nicely, share, say “please” and “thank you,” always ask permission, eat your…

The Power of Saying “No”

A statement I often hear from my clients is, “I don’t feel like I’m appreciated.” Feeling appreciated is one of the most rewarding, warm feelings…

The Opportunity of Discomfort

Thinking we can find lasting pleasure and avoid pain is what keeps us miserable, caught in a hopeless cycle of suffering–Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall…