Ketamine assisted therapy is a newer targeted process in the realm of psychotherapy or counseling. I enjoyed the experience of being exposed to a multitude of practitioners in the course…
EMDR is a regular tool that I use in therapy, whether that is as a resource for clients to find safety and peace, or reprocessing difficult or disturbing events, or…
1. Resilience and Growth: Going through difficult or painful experiences can lead to personal growth and resilience. Overcoming challenges can build strength, wisdom, and a deeper appreciation for the good…
For many, the experience of pain is very personal. Pain can feel isolating, and many times, the brain and body can get used to pain and it can become more…
Depression can be the feeling of hopelessness, or debilitating sadness, and can also include other noticeable signs like: eating too much, eating too little, decreased sleep, or increased sleep, low…
When professionals (especially therapists) talk about grief they frequently refer to “stages of grief.” I never really liked that idea because grief is actually messy. It doesn’t organize itself into…

Shame is an emotion with close ties to guilt, regret, embarrassment, and humiliation. Like other emotions, these emotions are part of the system that helps us to interpret our environment,…
I was reminded recently in a conversation with one of my sons how difficult it is to be in middle school. You might remember middle school as well, or you…
We are in the process of selling a house and very thankful. As we have journeyed in this uncertainty over the last year we have felt stressed and unsure….