Although the holiday season can be a time of celebration, nostalgia, joy, and magic, for many the holidays can bring up feelings of burnout, loneliness, grief, and stress. Maybe some days you feel the magic and others the loneliness; maybe for you, it’s more of a mixed bag: as I often say, two things can […]
Anger Understood
We feel violated, wronged, and harmed.
Do I Really Have To Talk About It?: How To Get the Most Out of Difficult Conversations
As a clinician, I have always enjoyed working with both individuals and families. So often, we think of treating one or the other, but are we really? As much as we grow and differentiate as individuals, we are continuously impacted by our upbringing and current familial relationships. Avoidance of difficult conversations is all too common. […]
Use Your Words: A COVID Love Story
It’s that time of year again; Valentine’s Day is this weekend. This may yield a “hooray!” for some, and a “ugh not again” for others, but one thing is certain: it will look different this year thanks to the pandemic. Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, COVID has changed the way we connect […]