Letting Go Of Resentment

Resentment is so incredibly common.  We all feel wronged by someone at some time or another, and where there is blame, over and over again, there is resentment.  Everyone walking the face of the earth is imperfect, so we are bound to be hurt by those we are in...

The Art of Listening

As a therapist, you can imagine the importance of being a good listener.  Listening is a must-master skill for this profession, and it is not one that we humans are born with, but rather, it is learned.  Most people would agree that listening is a vital skill during...

Cutting: Why People Self-Harm

This is an uncomfortable topic for most folks, but it is very important not to shy away from it whether you struggle with cutting or self-harm yourself, or if know someone who does.  There is a lot of stigma surrounding this topic, many myths, and the subject matter...

Groundhog Day

Do you ever feel like your life is just the same day lived over and over again?  Just like the movie “Groundhog Day”, sometimes it can feel as though our days are repeating themselves over and over.  Days turn into weeks, turn into months, turn into...

Intimacy Builder: Validation

Validation simply means acknowledging, and giving importance to, the worldview of another. Validation is a powerful tool in a therapist’s toolbag, and can disarm anxiety and depressive symptoms by giving hope, connection, and understanding. Why, though, does it work...