Over the winter holidays, I was talking to some of my extended family members about what I do (I’m a clinical social worker / therapist). The conversation reminded me of all the misconceptions about psychotherapy out there. Most people’s first or only exposure to therapy is on T.V. And on T.V., therapists are typically portrayedContinue reading “3 Misconceptions about Psychotherapy”
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5 Tell-Tale Signs of a Toxic Relationship
A toxic relationship is any connection that poisons your well-being, confidence and/or personal safety. Although most often toxic relationships are romantic or intimate partnerships, this dynamic also occurs in parent-child relationships, friendships, and other relationships. Toxic relationships can be difficult to identify. Often, even though you know the ‘toxic’ person in the relationship has problemsContinue reading “5 Tell-Tale Signs of a Toxic Relationship”
Truthiness
“The truth will set you free.” – John 8:32 A couple weeks ago, I pointed out to a therapy client that some of the things they were telling me weren’t adding up. I just… didn’t believe them. Their response? “Why would I come to therapy to lie?” Reasons Why People Lie To spare others’ feelingsContinue reading “Truthiness”
How to be Happy
Mindful Monday – February 12, 2018 “Our society has a tremendous engine for creating dissatisfaction, desire and craving. Happiness is going to be this, it’s going to be that, but it’s never going to be just enjoying yourself where you are and as you are. For most of us, cultivating simplicity and contentment might takeContinue reading “How to be Happy”