How do we manage when the world is on fire?

That’s a very good question that I’ve also been asking myself lately.  Spend 5 minutes watching the news and it’s easy to shift into a numb, apathetic, hopeless state!   Between the Russia and Ukraine war, the climate crisis, a global pandemic and the ongoing intense division in the US, it’s tempting to allow ourselves …

These Days are Hard and Wonderful

“How’s it been going for you?” I asked my client last week.   “These days are hard and wonderful,” he said.   The simplicity of that really struck me. He’s right.    Duality is profound.   Back in March, when Covid kicked into high gear, I scooped up a few items from my office to …

6 ways to “level up” right now!

Has the shine of new years worn off?  Feeling like you’re hitting a slump? Does winter have you down?  Here are 6 quick ways to “level up” right now! Focus on self-care and shift your thinking and get back on track today!   Build a self-care bank: If the foundation of our self-care is in …

“I’m so scared of dying”

I hear my clients say….. “When I’m driving, I am terrified I’m going to be in a horrible accident.” “I fear I’m going to find out I have cancer.” I hear a lot of worry from my clients about death anxiety and health anxiety.  These are really scary thoughts that are ultimately about feeling totally …

Kate and Anthony – my sadness, anger, outrage and hope

Anthony Bourdain, dead at the age of 61.  Suicide. I’m feeling such strong feelings about this tragic loss.  On the heels of the news about Kate Spade earlier this week – I’m left in the wake of so many complex layers of thoughts and emotions.   From sadness and grief to anger and outrage.  Suicide …

5 Mental Health Tips for Surviving the Long Winter

Michigan winters are long, dark and cold!  As a psychotherapist, it’s about this time of year we get concerned about how harsh weather impacts our patients mental health and wellbeing.  With the lack of sunlight and dangerously cold temperatures, it’s easy to see how isolation, withdrawal and symptoms of situational depression can increase.  I’ve tried …