Many of my clients arrive at our first session carrying a quiet but powerful expectation: that healing should follow a straight, predictable path. They hope that once they begin therapy, whether to address anxiety, navigate a major life transition, rebuild self-worth after perfectionism has worn…
Hello! For the newcomers to our blog, welcome; for those who are frequent readers, welcome back! Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared our thoughts on a variety of issues both here and through our newly revamped newsletter. This week, we turn our attention to…
Not too long ago, I wrote a blog about the idea of ‘gracelessness’. As a refresher, it’s what I call it when we’re in those moments where all gracefulness, elegance, and finesse seem to fail us. On occasion, this can be something blatantly apparent to…
One of my favorite television programs is the UK series Coupling. It tells the story of a group of friends living in London, and their struggles with finding love. In one of the early episodes, a joke is made about how one of the characters,…
Well folks, it’s November, and you know what that means: It’s time to get ready for the Holidays! Just kidding…often times after Halloween, people get into the mindset of preparing for Christmas or Chanukah and forget to take a moment and enjoy the important season…