Some thoughts on life, healing & the human condition
The Struggle is Real to Say What You Feel
Folx, we have an issue. It's a problem we all have, collectively. We, being the masses of us who avoid confrontation, who fear upsetting someone...
Healing Co-dependency & Rebranding “Selfish”
Self-centered. Self-absorbed. Self-righteous. Self-care. Self-exploration. Selfhood. Self-sufficient. Self-aware. Self-assured. What do you...
I Want You To Call Me Out on My Shit… Will You?
"It's for you!" Over the last ten years in my private practice, I occasionally hear this request from new clients. "Are you the kind of therapist...
Resilience for Adults
Resilience isn't one thing: it is a set of skills. You don't need to do or have all of them, but the more you have, the better your odds of...
The Human Condition: Anger About Unmet Needs in Childhood
Photo Credit: Harper's BazaarThis morning I read an article that has inspired a new category of Blog Post for Whole Self Therapy: The Human...
The Issue of Loneliness & Friendship Resources
Loneliness is a huge problem. We live in a deeply individualistic society that preaches independence above all else. "Pull yourself up by your...
The Gnarled Roots of Depression
Depression is an incredibly challenging state of being. It drains your energy, takes the pleasure out of everything you do, and convinces you that...
Self-Compassion for Therapists
Psychotherapists are some of the most compassionate people I know. Many of us are temperamentally sensitive and predisposed to caregiving. By the...
How Often Should I See My Therapist?
How often should I see my Therapist? "How often should I plan to come see you?" This is a question I often get from prospective clients early on in...
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