Do you feel alone or lonely these days? Well, for many people we are going either into Day 1, Week 1, Week 4 or more under a “Shelter in Place” order by our Governors across the United States and for … Continue reading
Do You Feel Alone or Lonely?
Dear Therapist: Virtual Happy Hour Etiquette
Dear Therapist: Well, I’m at home most days all day long and the only way I connect with others is through technology. Most people are using Zoom, which I appreciate as I can see tons of my colleagues and friends … Continue reading
Money Anxiety
Money anxiety! Is it ever real these days. Not only are we in a pandemic dealing with a huge health crisis, but also one that has lead to economic insecurity for a majority of Americans. I don’t think I can … Continue reading
Book Review: Separation Anxiety: A Novel
Ah, another book for the middle-aged woman in me. Separation Anxiety: A Novel by Laura Zigman is another book targeted at women my age today. I have to say I am wondering if there is just a huge onslaught of … Continue reading
Creativity Burst: Tune Translation for the Times
What can get all of us through a particularly stressful time? Listening to favorite music seems to be a way to not only relax, but also take our minds to other times and places that are pleasurable. I am amazed … Continue reading
Missing Milestones
It seems that this is going to be a year when high school and college students are going to be missing milestones in their lives. As an adult looking back, proms, senior year antics, and graduation ceremonies feel like distant … Continue reading
Dear Therapist: Stuck in a Role
Dear Therapist, I am married and living a traditional married life in many ways. Although I work outside the home, I also do most of the cooking and cleaning. My Mom did the same and it never looked that hard … Continue reading
Notice the Small Every Day
It seems like we are meant to notice the large, the big, the humongous each and every day, Whether this be a story in the news or some extraordinary act of generosity — it always seems to focus on “big” … Continue reading
Book Review: All These Wonders
All These Wonders is a book for the storyteller is each of us. Are you a storyteller? Every family seems to have a storyteller and perhaps you are the one. If so, then The Moth is for you. I was … Continue reading
Creativity Burst: An Intention Capsule Necklace
An intention Capsule Necklace — one of my very favorite things. I stumbled upon this idea during one of my own Birthday celebrations. I love all of the little knick knacks that can make up a Birthday — balloons, horns, … Continue reading