As a therapist, it is essential for me to be adaptable and to possess the ability to "read the room," so to speak. This concept goes...

Do I always have to be good at everything? For that matter, do I always have to be right? The things that I don’t like to do or am not...

This theme of anger frequently arises in my practice. You know, that surge of adrenaline you experience when something really irritates...

Emotions can sometimes seem unfamiliar and even unacceptable - both to others and ourselves. We may be uncomfortable with feeling a...

Negative thinking often manifests as repetitive, pessimistic thought patterns—things like catastrophizing (expecting the worst), self-criticism, or dwelling on past failures.

So often we anticipate a reward for the uncovering of truth. For effort, we expect money and recognition. For sacrifice and kindness, we...

“A blind child guided by his mother, admires the cherry blossoms.” Kikakou Who knows what a blind child sees of blossoms or songbirds?...

Seeing into darkness is clarity

Underneath all we are taught, there is a voice that calls to us beyond what is reasonable, and in listening to that flicker of spirit, we...

Stories hold great power in our lives, serving to inspire, encourage, and motivate us. These tales often come from the experiences of...