Two elements that are essential for an overall sense of mental wellness relate to how we harness our innate capacity for creativity and how we engage in somatic healing practices. Let’s look at each one separately and then how they are synergistically...
If you have been on the fence about beginning therapy, then this blog is for you. In this blog, I will share some points for consideration if you’re debating if now is the time for you to start therapy and useful tips on how to begin your search for a therapist. Key...
Do you know what it means to grieve well? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Grief is one of those natural parts of the human experience that we generally try to keep our distance from, try not to think about and even try to avoid. That is of course, unless we are in the...
Helping Mental Health Clinicians’ Confidence and Effectiveness What Makes a Therapist Most Effective and Feel Competent in Their Work Early in my career as a psychotherapist, I was laser focused on acquiring as much psychological knowledge as possible. Studying...
Has Acceptance and Commitment Therapy been one of those approaches that you’ve heard of, feel a bit curious about and wonder if it’s worthwhile to dive deeper into it? You are not alone. For years, I grew more curious about the approach and eventually bought a...
When The Transition to College is More Complicated and Stressful Than We Thought It Would Be, What Can We Do? The voice on the other end of the phone line was soft, hesitant and drenched in worry. “My parents sacrificed so much and I worked so hard so I could go to...