IDEAS & INTROSPECTION
From mindfulness to self esteem to addiction to taking the next step.
We’re talking about it here.
That time of year.
With winter gearing up to take on full effect, some of things I know I’ve looked forward to are the Holidays! That time of year, that gets us through the blistery cold months of November, [...]
Time, The Final Frontier?
Last night I woke up thinking about time. It was the night before Yom Kippur, and my mind raced to whether I would have enough time to put up the Sukkah, whether I would [...]
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September 6 marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and before I fully dive into the content of this blog post here are some resources in case of a suicide related crisis or [...]
A Short Musing on Kindness
It is 2020, and my son just graduated from college. We all gathered around our television, a reminder of days gone by when families gathered around the TV knowing that this was the only [...]
Mental Health, Injustice and Oppression
My heart is broken. George Floyd died Monday May 25th at the hands of a police officer that had an extensive history of complaints for excessive use of force. Since the video of his [...]
Navigating Mental Health During COVID-19
As we continue to navigate in unchartered territory, the COVID-19 crisis is having a deep impact on our mental health, especially for those who may be coping with loss, added stress and anxiety, and [...]
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and its goal is to raise awareness, promote the importance of mental health services, such as therapy and neuropsychological assessments, battle the impact of stigma and educate [...]
From Helplessness to Empowerment: Creating New Opportunities Following Change and Loss
Systematic change has been imposed upon all of us as a result of Covid-19. It’s traumatic….and trauma can be scary and disorienting. What is now normal isn't normal at all. Rapid change has occurred [...]