The recent movement of women speaking out about sexual abuse and assault has been so powerful! I have been moved by the courage it takes for people to share their experiences. And, in solidarity with those women, I have been holding my breath and bracing for what comes next. In so many ways this feels like new territory. (more…)
Can we talk about suicide? I know this is a difficult topic and that for some people even the mention of suicide brings back painful memories of family members or friends who have died by suicide, and the fear about the impact of suicide. But it’s so important that as a community we know what to do when someone we love tells us they have suicidal thoughts, or if you yourself have suicidal thoughts. So, it’s important to push past the discomfort and talk openly about suicide. (more…)
As we head into the new year, I’ve been thinking about resolutions and the drive that we have as humans to want to be better and progress. The internet is blowing up with ads for gym memberships and everything seems to have a focus on losing weight. A lot of money goes into marketing for improving physical beauty and health from so many industries. It makes me wonder what changes we would see if we invested as much time and energy into the less visible parts of our lives. (more…)
Holidays are a good time to make memories with the people we love. They are a built-in reminder that the most important things are right in front of us. They also give us a break from typical day to day activities and are an excuse to show our love with time, gifts, and baked goods. (more…)
One of the things I find myself talking about with clients is remaining connected. Connected with their family and friends and with their communities. This feels like such an important part of our human experience; to care about people and let them care about us. As I’ve worked on this in my own life there are times where I find it difficult to feel that connection, even though I want it. As I tune into news and/or social media and learn about the pain that we unnecessarily cause one other, I find that it makes me to want to pull back. (more…)