Do you struggle to practice self-care, and instead put your energy into taking care of others? Read below for a metaphor I share with clients about the importance of prioritizing self-care, especially if you want to be able to care for others! Early on in my...
Have you ever thought you might experience feelings too strongly? Or wondered why you couldn’t just be happier or less anxious? Check out the stories of clients I’ve had who have felt the same way. You may be surprised to discover what they learned in...
Why is acceptance so essential? I’ve had two thoughts shuffling through my head on repeat the past few weeks: Life abroad is an emotional rollercoaster. Life as a therapist is an emotional rollercoaster. But actually, the truth is, that life, wherever you live,...
I have a confession to make: I fell off the wagon. The meditation wagon that is. After four months of meditating at the very least five minutes a day, and many days up to fifty minutes, I stopped in early June. Life got busy. I had a trip planned to...
There’s really no better word to describe the start to 2015 other than to say that it’s been intense. My schedule as a therapist is quickly filling up, which means more and more of my ¨free time” is dedicated to staying up to date on how to best help...