Should vs. Could: From Force to Possibility
I've been thinking of "should" vs. "could." "I should go to bed." "I should exercise more." "I should just get over this hurt." In therapy, I often talk with clients…
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Every parent goes through it at some point. The big emotions, screaming, crying, resisting, talking back--maybe even hitting, kicking, or biting. Our little humans are just learning how to feel…
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Supporting a Loved one With BPD (3/3)
Click here for parts 1 or 2 in this 3 part series Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the…
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Supporting Loved ones with BPD (2/3)
Click here for part 1 in this 3 part series Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the individual with…
Befriending our Nervous System
A major zeitgeist of modern therapeutic research is that our minds and bodies are more fully connected than previously realized. In a very real way, we process our experiences in…
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Recognizing Depression in Teens
In 2023, we are no stranger to people discussing the recent increase of mental illnesses among teens. While it is true that increased stress, decreased connection, and a multitude of…