Thoughts of a Therapist
The Power of Self-Love & Self-Compassion
The longest relationship you have is with yourself. 10 tips to enhance it. We often make broad generalizations about who we are, how we function, and how we think, feel, and behave. Sentiments like I am a mean, selfish, ineffective, unlovable person, or some other...
Anti-Racism Experts Answer Critical Questions Regarding Racism
I had the honor of interviewing anti-racism experts and advocates on critical questions regarding racism. I found that these were the most common questions that came up among my non-black/brown patients, friends, and colleagues. (1) It’s insulting to respond to “Black...
STOP Preaching Happiness, Gratitude & Positive Affirmations.
It's a sure way to lead to your unhappiness. We grow up with very distinct messages, both overtly and subliminally, that the most sought after state is one of “happiness”, a “positive attitude” and eternal “gratitude.” Our society supports these ideas and ideals. Take...
15 Ways We Beat Ourselves Up
The solutions we need for building a growth mindset We all fall victim to beating ourselves up. For some of us it is merciless and for others it may just be our initial thoughts and we are easily able to brush it off and merely take notice of it, rather than buy into...
What First Responders Teach Us About Cumulative Stress
Understanding this for the sake of your physical and mental health. A firefighter and EMS worker I recently saw reported that he had been on the job since he was 18 years old. He recognized that over time his cumulative stress impaired his relationships and ability to...
7 Ways to Teach Compassion and Advocacy to Your Kids
Paying homage to Martin Luther King Jr's mission and legacy. Martin Luther King Jr. epitomized a person who tapped into his passion and purpose. He proactively advocated for civil and human rights which resulted in the celebration of his birthday as a day of...
