The past few weeks have been culturally painful and difficult to say the least, and has made the country sit with the trauma and pain of a long-existing and pervasive problem: violence and systemic oppression. As a therapist, I wholeheartedly support equality, justice, safety and inclusivity. I am committed to …
Finding the right therapist is a brave and vulnerable process that, like any great relationship, takes patience, trust and understanding to build. That being said, the process of looking for the right therapist can be daunting. Having a framework of what questions to ask can help guide you throughout …
Author Pema Chödrön states, “Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible in us be found.” I believe healing requires a profound amount of courage, self-reflection, resiliency and the ongoing state of tender presence and that it is through this …
In these times of duality—of community and isolation, of uncertainty and grounding, maintaining and rebuilding—creating an intentional approach to cultivating grounding and alleviating the symptoms of anxiety is crucial. 1. Meditation Practices –Overthinking, detachment, reframing and grounding. Channel and create a routine that gives your body time to process …
In this unprecedented time, taking time to slow down, stay connected and feel a sense of healthy escape is important. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to enjoy the evening with your family and feel like you’re getting out together while you’re staying in, or you’re looking for a …
These are times for us to connect in the ways that we can, with our loved ones, our communities and globally—in support and solidarity with the human family. From the first responders who continue to remain on the front lines, to all the people around the world who did what …
The novelist and essayist Salman Rushdie once said, “Shame is like everything else: live with it for long enough and it becomes part of the furniture.” Shame is both a point of universal connection, as well as a source of universal pain and discomfort. Across cultures, regions, traditions and personal …
With a new decade upon us, and intentions for the new year ahead, there is no better time to revisit our practice of presence and understanding, as well as ways that we can hone in on our greatest strengths. I would venture to say, at their core, these strengths include …
Sleep can seem elusive at times when you’re awake in the middle of the night– trying to settle in, but with thoughts on your mind. Research suggests that there are a variety of healthy sleep habits that can help shift your sleep patterns and improve your sleep hygiene. *Consider the …
Here are a couple of simple but intentional questions and practices to inspire personal reflection, gratitude practices and envisioning the change you seek. Add and adjust these, but make the time. Think of it as a personal investment to your happiness and well-being: What’s working? What’s not? Visual and map …
