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I Have Big Emotions About Politics

What Do I Do Next?Political transitions can be emotionally challenging. It is a time when many things change, and this year more than ever before, people have been expecting…

The Minimizer/Maximizer Dance

The Imago Dance: Understanding Relationship DynamicsImago Theory, developed by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, provides a relational framework that examines how childhood experiences shape adult relationships. At the heart…

Grieving the Loss of a Spouse

Grief Seen Through the Imago LensThe loss of a spouse is a profound journey that touches the deepest parts of our being. Through the lens of Imago therapy, we…

The Dance of Ambivalence: Unraveling Relationship Complexities

As I settled into my office chair after an enlightening professional course on ambivalence in relationships, I found myself reflecting on the myriad of couples and individuals I’ve counseled…

What Group Therapy is Really Like

What is group therapy?Everyone’s heard of groups – AA, or cancer survivor groups, or grief support groups. Most of us have even had a loved one attend a group…

SHRINKING:  Jimmy or Paul

The Apple TV+ series “Shrinking” is a delightful clash of therapy styles, where chaos meets control. On one side, you have Jimmy (Jason Segel), a grieving therapist who decides…

A year in the mirror

We are at the time of the year when we review and make commitments for the next year. Taking an inventory of what you have and what you need…

Where you focus is where you go.

Remember the term “self-actualisation?” It’s related to the idea that each person can heal, and even optimize, if they move closer to their “true self.” Popularized by Carl Roger’s…

Happy Holler-Daze!

I don’t know about you, but I feel the time between Thanksgiving and the New Year is complicated. A friend of mine refers to this time of the year…

Perfect or Good Enough?

Stop Being Perfect and Just Be Good EnoughWhile perfectionism breeds high performance, high achievement, innovation, and other positive adaptive traits, it comes at a cost. Perfectionism also breeds procrastination,…

In the Wake of Helene:

The Impact of Recent Natural Disasters and Climate Change on Mental HealthIn recent years, the frequency and intensity of natural disasters have surged, with Hurricane Helene standing out as…

Black women’s wellness: a radical revolution!

Prioritizing Black Women’s WellnessAfrican American women face a disproportionate burden of mental health challenges, yet they are significantly less likely to seek professional help. According to the National Institute…