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. I love his title because it conveys that while astrophysics is clearly so complex and vast in what it encompasses (ie, only the universe and beyond, and apparently there is a beyond), the book is… Continue Reading »
The Golden Rule, for Yourself: The Wisdom of Self-Compassion
By Felicity Dineen, LPC 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 veggies to get dessert, and so many more. While every family has their own individual set of rules, there is one rule that almost every child is familiar with, and that… Continue Reading »
Every Day is Opposite Day when It Comes to Social Anxiety
By Alexandra Ulrich, LCPC Social anxiety can be debilitating. It can keep you from you living the life you desire and deserve for yourself. It can stop you from going for that job. Or engaging in a relationship. Or even just opening up to people you’ve known forever. Social anxiety isn’t just the fear of meeting new people. It’s our… Continue Reading »
My Child Has Anxiety: How Can I Help?
By Zuly Ramirez, LPC, RBT A child or teen who experiences their world with overwhelming, worrisome thoughts can have difficulty with a myriad of tasks: going to school, completing homework, making friends, talking to others, and even sleeping can become incredibly difficult. This can pose unique and frustrating challenges for the parents, who often witness these struggles and wonder how… Continue Reading »
The Power of Saying “No”
By Felicity Dineen, LPC 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 a person can experience. On the other hand, a lack of appreciation often leads to feelings of sadness, anger, or resentment. On a daily basis we encounter our partner, children, and… Continue Reading »
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 Apart All of us on some level wish we could escape emotional pain. While we may not use these exact words, what many of us are saying is: I want to escape from the emotions… Continue Reading »