Autumn Sets In
Happy Fall. Last week, the season arrived in all its beauty. And now, as Autumn sets in we are called to check in with ourselves and see how we feel about this change of seasons. Summer is over — and … Continue reading
Peekaboo Moments
Do you remember peekaboo moments with your parents? It’s probably one of the earliest games parents play with children. First, it is super easy. Second, it’s a game that can be played anywhere. Third, it delights both parent and child. … Continue reading
Back From Break
I am back from break. Funny thing, I didn’t even realize I needed one as badly as I did. Like many of you, the pandemic has certainly slowed down my travels. In one way this was a very good thing … Continue reading
Pop Up Mental Health Clinics
A pop up mental health clinic? Never heard of it? Nor had I until recently when I read an article on how pharmacies are getting into the game of mental health care. Soon, it seems, we will all be able … Continue reading
A Time to Languish
Is this a time to languish? According to the New York Times, it is! Last week, I was perusing the paper and there it was — an article on languishing. First off, this is a very old fashioned word. I … Continue reading
Moving through Grief
Moving through grief. What does this even mean? As a therapist in training I ran a small grief group. The weekly meetings across ten weeks were meaningful and significant — for the participants. Not to say those meetings were not … Continue reading
A Pandemic Ending
A pandemic ending. Can it even be possible? Only a year ago, the entire world was going into lockdown. True lockdown days where the government actually counted cars on the road to see if we were doing a good job … Continue reading
Bravery
Bravery. I don’t often think about this characteristic in myself or in others and yet it is one of those that seems to either drive one’s entire life or is left out altogether. What does it even mean to be … Continue reading
Losing A Beloved Pet
Losing a beloved pet. The idea has always felt so far away to me — until one week ago when I lost my beloved pet, Pepper was a spunky, courageous, forward-looking pet who lived and moved with purpose. He was … Continue reading
Hello February
Hello February! And where exactly did January go to? I know life in many ways is still very limited due to the COVID pandemic, particularly in states like WA, but it feels like time is still flying by even as … Continue reading