Unfortunately, tragedies and challenges are part of our lives. Many people lose hope in the face of difficult times. I would like to share a bit of a personal story about a recent event in my life and some ways to begin the healing process. There can't be a rainbow without a storm.
Read MoreMental health professionals are often misunderstood and misrepresented in the media. Recently Jeb Bush's statements about higher education, specifically psychology majors, has led to the #thispsychmajor Twitter and Facebook campaign. In this post, I talk about different ways to enter the psychology field, various issues that therapists and counselors work with, and have quotes from therapist's from around the country explaining how they help people change their lives.
Read MoreHave you heard of self-compassion? In short, it's a way of understanding the human experience of pain and suffering, knowing that everyone suffers, and being compassion about your own inadequacies or short comings. For me, I feel like the language of self-compassion can be hard to connect with, but the ideas are so amazing! Here I break down some of the ideas in a real way that you can embrace.
Read MoreParents are always thinking about how to be a better parent and what they should be doing. But is shoulding yourself really helping you to be a better parent? The answer is no and this post explores some of the reasons why shoulding yourself isn't helpful.
Read MoreHow would your relationship be different if a miracle occurred and all your problems were solved? What things would you notice in your partner and what would they say about you? Diving into the miracle question can help you open your mind to new possibilities and begin the process of making changes that will improve your relationship.
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