The Challenge of Life Transitions
“Transitions in life can offer opportunities for discovery.” – Robbie Shell Life transitions can be incredibly difficult and, for some, [...]
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May
27
Sep
Entering Therapy: How Do We Even Get There?
If a person has been thinking about therapy for a long time, I can’t help but feel that it is profound that we are here together in this moment. I think about the fact that the person in the room with me brings with them a life full of experiences and stories from before they arrived at my office. I am keenly aware of the fact that until now, we are complete strangers and I am inviting them to discuss the intimate details of their lives with me.
22
Sep
An Entrepreneur’s Story of Passion, Grit and Authenticity
At the age of 45 I was feeling very restless and unfulfilled. At the time I wasn’t sure of what [...]
3
Aug
Reflections on the Documentary Film About Mr. Fred Rogers, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Sometime around 2012, I saw a viral video on YouTube called Mister Rogers Remixed. The video was by musician, John D. [...]
10
Jun
What is so hard about changing?
A common reason why some people come to therapy is because there is something in their life or in themselves [...]
5
Dec
Our Relationship to the World: Anxiety
"I wake up, very early, get more things done than most do in a day, have a massive panic attack [...]
12
Jan
When an Elderly Loved One Needs Help
What Can a Neuropsychological Evaluation Do for Your Aging Parents?Have you heard the word, "sandwich generation?" It refers to a [...]
17
Oct
Exploring Depression in Families
I have been fortunate to work with a Chicago-based non-profit arts organization, Erasing the Distance, as a research consultant over [...]
16
Sep
Women’s Leadership Lab (WLL)
A study conducted in 2010, by Rockefeller Institute & Time reported that 29% of men versus 45% of women said [...]
5
Mar
Stop Talking About Philosophy and Do It
This month, the Center for Personal Development welcomes Dr. Tim Rayner of Australia (Philosophy for Change) as our featured guest [...]
