Trust Your Instincts I’m sometimes struck by how often people ask me “how do I find the right therapist?”.  As a therapist myself, I provide a good sounding board for most folks.   I’ve responded with words like “fit”, “instinct”, “first impressions”, “gut check”.   These are… Read More

When a child falls down near us, we instinctively rush to help.  This is a reflex.  Built in.  There are many of these reflexes in cats, babies, and especially adult humans.  Ever wonder why a cat lands on her feet?  Why, when you stroke a… Read More

My Number One Self Care Hack: Mind-LESS-ness A Break for My Brain I’m often surprised at the level of self-care and re-nourishment I’ve come to need.  A heavy patient load and a great family (Thank You God) are more than enough some days to wring… Read More

Roles and Goals The late author and philosopher Stephen Covey made a compelling case for clearly identifying the roles that are important in each person’s life.  Developing a mission statement to keep close by as a “true North” for our lives is based on illuminating… Read More