“What good is talking about it? It won’t change anything.” Most therapists have heard this lamentation more times than they can count. Which is good, because this is an important step in emotional healing. In my counseling practice, or even when supporting friends through a crisis, hearing this phrase is a sign that the healing […]
On a recent episode of the NBC series “This is Us”, one of the characters laments about how difficult it is to fix mistakes. He says, “‘I’m sorry’ is like a magic word when you’re a kid. Doesn’t matter what you did. Say you’re sorry and it all goes away. Then you grow up, and […]
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BOOKS ABOUT THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
I am often asked for book recommendations from people who are seeking psychological and emotional healing or who want to deepen their understanding of the human experience. Below is a list of some of my favorites. Since new and interesting books are being released all the time, I may give you an updated list later. […]
“Holding space” for another is a phrase that has become quite meaningful in the mental health community. Although “holding space” for someone is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give someone, it can be tough to do. My friends at Tiny Buddha explain the concept very well: This sounds easy. So why is […]
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MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
Managing your own mental health at work is a mixed bag. In the best of situations, you would have a boss and colleagues who understand how important good mental health is and how it is normal to struggle from time to time with intense feelings or mental illness. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. […]