E.B. White once said, “Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” When I first heard this quote I was drawn to his simple invitation, compelled because during that season I had been living my life through a scattered whirlwind of attempting to balance a therapy practice with three young children in tow. […]
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I will tend to my own physical needs, making sure I am sleeping well, maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise. Just as I encourage my patients and clients to do, I will learn to recognize and actively tune into any psychosomatic messages my own body could be reflecting back to me, and
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I have been reflecting on the holiday and the gift of not only gratitude, but also of perspective. Our family has a tradition we have been participating in since my teenagers were toddlers. Each Thanksgiving our family \”gratitude\” book comes out. Whoever happens to be spending the holiday with us is invited to write what they were thankful for the year prior. As
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[et_pb_section admin_label=\”section\”] [et_pb_row admin_label=\”row\”] [et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”] [et_pb_text admin_label=\”Text\”] Trauma: an experience that is not able to be metabolized, something that inhibits more pain than one can swallow. The concept of trauma is often associated, and rightfully so, with the experiencing of an incomprehensible event. War, an accident, physical or sexual assault, or a natural disaster in which lives and homes are destroyed fit the \”trauma\”
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On the eve of the first day of school, the jury is still out for me as to whether this quote about anxiety and the average psychiatric patient is backed up by research, but I wouldn\’t be surprised. I recently spoke with a middle school guidance counselor and asked what the biggest concern he observed today in students. His answer?
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Solace in the Suburbs Escaping the hectic pace and what, at times, can feel like \”the never ending to do lists\” of life, I treasure opportunities to escape and just \”be\”. It is no secret that I am always on the look out for a restful place where I can get lost in a book, enjoy a cup of coffee, or even journal if
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Apparently, July 5th has been designated National Workaholic\’s Day. Who knew there was such a thing? In our day and age, the pace in which we live, so we can consume more, be more and do more, can\’t not come without some kind of repercussion. I stumbled across this challenge from Marcus Brotherton as I was researching this topic.
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