THESE ARE TUMULTUOUS TIMES, AND. . .
“For me, one of the most difficult parts of pain—physical or emotional—is not knowing when it will end. The despair that causes, and the subsequent loss of hope, can often be as debilitating…
DEAR FRIENDS & KIND HEARTS
Dear Friends and kind hearts, Yesterday felt like a Good Friday to me. Steeped in the sacred and sacramental as a child, the rituals of the Episcopal Church provided comfort to me as…
Is Therapy Right for You? How to Know When to Seek Help
Are you—or someone you care about—wondering whether it’s time to seek psychological therapy?Making this decision can feel overwhelming. You might worry about opening up to a stranger or think therapy is only for…
FEAR. How to Uncover this Powerful Emotion and Not Let it Control You
YES, I AM AFRAID. OFTEN. FEAR – It arises in all of us. Then it drifts away and we forget, until it returns again. Whether it’s the threat of a hurricane or flooding,…
A TRAUMA IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY
Have you experienced a trauma in your life? We don’t always see what we’ve experienced as a trauma. Painful, difficult, mind-boggling events happen in our world every day. We are shocked, dismayed, angry,…
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HOW TO MANAGE FEAR & ANGER POST ELECTION
Panic, fear and anger are very normal responses to what has taken place over the last week (and months). Many of us feel threatened and angered by all that is happening. We are…
