Posted: August 5, 2021
No, I am not anti-bubble baths. But I want to make a point of explaining that there are many different versions of self-care that don’t involve bubble baths, pedicures and facemasks (all of which are great if that’s your thing). According to Google Trends, the...
Posted: July 16, 2021
Over the past decade of working in private practice with a caseload consisting predominately of women, I have recognized a clear pattern of women who are experiencing depression and anxiety, burnout and resentment, interpersonal problems and physical exhaustion in great part due to their difficulties...
Posted: June 30, 2021
I had a thoughtfully-written introduction to this blog. Then I went online to find a nice photo for my header. Went to Google and searched, “childfree photos.” Well, damn! Based on the search results, this blog and many, many more discussions about the decision to...
Posted: June 27, 2021
Good news! You don’t have to lie on a couch and blame your mother for all life’s problems. Psychotherapy is the process of meeting with a therapist, if it’s with me – a psychologist, to resolve problematic issues through talk-therapy. Through therapy, you will gain...
Posted: June 22, 2021
My dog is awesome-sauce! But in addition to being man’s, or in my case, woman’s best friend, he is an incredible teacher of some pretty valuable life lessons. From Baxter, I have learned: 1. Communicate your needs. Make requests of others. When Baxter wants a...
Posted: June 20, 2021
According to David Steindl-Rast, a Catholic Benedictine monk, scholar, and author, who has inspired generations with his inspirational messages about finding gratitude in every moment of life, “The root of joy is gratefulness.” Well, who doesn’t want joy? But how does one go about becoming...