Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we try to balance taking life seriously — setting goals, planning, working hard — with releasing our grip a little. Just letting some things unfold. I know I’ve struggled with this at times, and maybe you have too. Part of us wants to consider…
Burnout is a sign that our usual coping systems are failing. It goes beyond feeling tired .. it can include symptoms like: Neglecting your own basic needs like eating well & getting good quality sleep. Isolating yourself Becoming cynical & bitter Feeling an inner emptiness Working harder & having trouble…
Therapy isn’t always about talking, though there is a fair amount of that … it’s also about complementing sessions with resources & tools that align with where the client is at in their journey & what they can ..or have the capacity to absorb. Sometimes, it’s a book, an activity…
As the weekend winds down, many of us experience what I call the “Sunday Sunset Shadow” – that sinking, foreboding feeling that creeps in as the sun sets on Sunday evening. For those battling anxiety or depression, this feeling can be particularly intense. This shadow can cast a heavy blanket…
