A Short Musing on Kindness
It is 2020, and my son just graduated from college. We all gathered around our television, a reminder of [...]
29 Jul
27 May
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 [...]
10 May
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and its goal is to raise awareness, promote the importance of mental [...]
21 Apr
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 [...]
29 Mar
New Norms, New Opportunities
We are now, as a result of COVID-19 and social distancing, in the process of living and surviving in [...]
19 Mar
Staying Connected in the Time of Social Distancing
In all the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are finding ourselves feeling disconnected and anxious. Most [...]
21 Feb
14 Dec
Culturally Sensitive Care for American Jews
You often hear how important it is to find a therapist who is a good fit. In fact, if [...]
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.
15 Sep
Guilt and Self Care
Should you feel guilty about practicing Self-Care? The term self-care has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. [...]