Yep, that’s right. We need to invest in ourselves – we’re our biggest ally, our biggest success, so why wouldn’t we pick ourselves? Oh, wait, society says that’s selfish… Well, ladies and gents, society is wrong. Picking yourself, investing in yourself, is NOT selfish. 

Many times, we think of connection as the standard: you + me. That’s wrong. Connection is so much more than two people, as connection can be seen physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually (to name a few).

COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, has been the toughest battle we’ve ever faced. Its global reach has created unparalleled levels of stress, anxiety, and hardships. At some point Coronavirus will end, and life will go back to “normal.” But what exactly is normal?

If learning to love yourself is the journey, then feeling self-love is the destination. Self-love is the epitome of self-care, and we deserve to love ourselves as much as we love others.  

​In these Practice What I Teach post, my intention is to take the most frequent tools I provide my clients and put them into practice. In this edition we are talking about self-care.

As a therapist, you will disproportionally see the world. More often than not, our greatest triumphs are working with individuals who’ve suffered great pain and watching them grow in spite of that pain.

Well, it’s that time of year again! No matter where you turn, or who you talk to, it seems as though New Year’s resolutions are everywhere. If you’re anything like me, sticking to a New Year’s resolution can be tough.