For our anniversary this year, my husband and I decided to celebrate with a Star Wars marathon. Starting with Episode I, we have managed to make it through to Episode 5, and we are both anxious to see the final movie. Because it had been a while since I had seen the movies, I had forgotten how much mindfulness stands Read more…
Last month, I sat in on a lecture to new therapists about the ins and outs of private practice. When asked if they were in personal therapy, each of them responded with a shy shake of the head. The lecturer was surprised and exclaimed “Oh my gosh, why not?” She immediately instructed them to find a therapist. During my own Read more…
The following post was originally written a couple of weeks ago for my personal blog. I wanted to share it here because it will provide some background for next week’s post as well as explain a few of the childhood experiences that helped shape the therapist I am today. By tomorrow afternoon, I’ll be heading back to Indiana to be Read more…
“Not all those who wander are lost.” –J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring As a beginning student in a clinical program, I often felt terrified that my clients would see that I was not perfect. At the time, I had just started a new chapter of my life: (a) just moved to a new state; (b) struggling Read more…
I recently came across an article on Tiny Buddha that talked about the importance of appreciating those around you now, in the moment, before it is too late. Though the message was moving and important, a line towards the end stood out to me more. “Appreciate the people who help you, who are there for you, who see that you are vulnerable Read more…
