IDEAS & INTROSPECTION
From mindfulness to self esteem to addiction to taking the next step.
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What is Attachment?
You just arrived at your friend’s party. How do you feel about attending? Are you excited? Nervous? Annoyed? Once you get there, what do you do first? Do you mingle, wandering the space holding causal [...]
Redefining “Boys Will Be Boys”
TW // Sexual Violence Disclaimer: this article discusses and explores topics pertaining to sexual violence that may cause distress for some readers. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence is a significant problem in [...]
Do I Belong Here?
Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do. - Benjamin Spock Imposter Syndrome. Maybe you have heard of it. As a concept, it has gained popularity over the years. But what exactly [...]
What West Point Graduates Can Teach Us About Stress and Resilience
In May 2020, during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Melissa Thomas graduated Yale School of Medicine and immediately started work in the Emergency Department of Yale New Haven Hospital. She quickly noticed [...]
We Do This for Survival: the tools we forge across development are made from the materials available to us.
One of the cornerstones of my job is to empathically explore with my clients why they continue to repeat behaviors even after they identify the behaviors as counterproductive, problematic, and/or harmful. "I don't know why [...]
New Year, New Me?
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. - Martin Luther King Jr. Happy New Year. We are officially at the beginning of the new year. For many, this means [...]
Self-Care for the Holidays: How to juggle being present with family while staying attuned to our own emotional needs
By Benjamin Gronich The holiday season can be a time of joy and excitement, connection and community. The holiday season often means spending significant portions of time with family members. For some, this is a [...]
The Limit Does Exist
You can do anything, but not everything. - David Allen The holiday season has officially begun. I believe the holiday season starts when the first religious or cultural holiday begins. This year, for me, it [...]