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 [...]
June 2022
July 2021
Be Gentle
Please remember, you’re a human - having a very normal human response to a completely abnormal set of life circumstances and the time to be gentle with yourself is now. Lately, I’ve been hearing [...]
March 2021
I Believe in Possibility
It’s hard to believe it’s been about a year now we’ve been living under a pandemic. When I think back to this time last year, I was starting to feel a sense of urgency to [...]
September 2020
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. [...]
July 2019
New Blog Posts
All of my new blog posts are now on the Thriving Well Institute Page. Be sure to sign up for the TWI newsletter so you don't miss the latest blogs, news, retreat and event info [...]
January 2019
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 [...]
October 2018
“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 [...]
June 2018
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 [...]
January 2018
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 [...]