The Rearview Mirror of Life: The Importance of Chronology in Psychotherapy
Becoming Unglued With the intense and relentless summer heat, my rearview mirror became unglued and fell from its usual position on the inner windshield. It plopped right onto the floor, seemingly exhausted from trying to hold on in 101-degree weather. Weren’t we all as well?! Until I could rectify the problem, I was left to […]
Parenting & Grief: Helping Children Cope with Loss & Death
Primrose Pink Wildflowers, a.k.a. Cat Heaven This time of year brings vibrant patches of primrose pink wildflowers in abundance scattered about our city. My mind quickly revisits a bittersweet experience of managing the loss of a beloved cat with the help of my mother. She was driving our car, and I was holding a box […]
New Goals for 2023
It’s a new year, a new chapter. Yes – we have turned a page, have a fresh canvas, and a new beginning has arrived. It is notable that many resolutions are focused on abstinence. I have personally found greater success in achieving new goals if they are grounded in a positive light, in a forward […]
“The Betweens” and Feeling Stuck in Grief
I have come to see that life is a continuum of losses, with many interjected seasons of joy along its sometimes painful journey. Such respites can be called “the betweens”. These are celebrated and can bring much needed balance to our wounded spirits. The respites enable us to deeply appreciate the best in truly living. […]