Generally, in traditional talk therapy, the client isn’t allowed a bird’s eye view of the therapist’s inner dialogue or mindset. As most of you know, I am not a traditionalist when it comes to therapy. For transparency, trust building and fostering a solid working relationship, I do believe it is important to allow my clients […]
A little inspiration from Albus Dumbledore
Keep Flowing Like The River
Do you ever hear something over and over again before it dawns on you, “ohhhhhh, I was supposed to pay attention to that?!”. Yeah. It happens to me too…all the time. Luckily, The Universe and I get each other. I know there are times that I need external support and guidance. I know just like my […]
Navigating Stress During Change
“Shelter in place” “Self-Quarantine” “Social Distancing” I doubt that I am over exaggerating when I say that collectively, we are freakin’ stressed out. We are preoccupied with the thoughts of safety for our selves, family, friends, community, world. Consumed by reports, news, and social media feeds. Worried about bills and employment. Paralyzed at […]
Nurturing Healthy Self-Esteem
There are a couple essential building blocks for nurturing healthy self-esteem. These are some pretty heavy concepts. Entire niches of psychological theory and orientation have been developed based on these concepts. I am going to keep this blog user-friendly and break it a few simple strategies for nurturing healthier self-esteem. And it starts here: Experiencing […]