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Breaking Up Doesn’t Have to Leave You Broken
With the new decade upon us, perhaps you have taken stock of what you want in the future. Maybe you have set some goals or set intentions to let go of a few things. One of the hardest things to do can be letting go of a relationship. Breaking up is hard to do (thus...
Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
The temperature drops, the sunlight is scarce, and our mood, in turn follows suite. Perhaps for you, the winter is not a time to bust out your snowboard and ice skates and enjoy the falling snow. Maybe December does not make you feel jolly but instead causes you to...
The View from This Side of the Couch
“How do you do this job? I’d get so sick of listening to other people’s problems all day.” As a psychotherapist, I have heard this comment numerous times in the 14 years I have been working. Providing counseling is a tough job, sure, but it is interesting and...
‘Tis the Season of Gratitude
Fall and winter can be a difficult time of year. There is a lot of pressure to feel joyful, and when the cheery décor surrounding our workplaces, homes, and city is a direct mismatch to how we are feeling, it can foster an even deeper sense of sadness. Thoughts like,...
How to Manage Your Green-Eyed Monster
Like something out of a horror film, when you least expect it, a powerful, hideous monster attacks out of nowhere. No one is safe when it appears, spewing negativity and dark thoughts. And the worst part is that this overwhelming ugliness is actually a part of you....
Dipping a Toe into the Mindful Waters
There is a Buddhist quote: “If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the universe. You will feel its rhythm. Go with this flow. Happiness lies ahead. Meditation is key.” You might read that quote, take in a gentle breath, and feel validation radiate from...
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