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Inner Well-Being Starts with a Perspective Shift

Change in therapy is rooted in expanding how we see things. I was reminded of this when viewing an art exhibit in Rochester, NY.

2 min readFeb 11, 2024

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Inner Well-Being Starts with a Perspective Shift

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Michael Caputo
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Centered Stage

From Journalist to Therapist: Story in the Flower City

When I returned to Rochester, people asked: “Why did you jump from journalist to therapist?” The answer — the through-line of storytelling.

3 min readJan 28, 2024

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From Journalist to Therapist: Story in the Flower City

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Michael Caputo
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Centered Stage

Paying Attention to Attention

Attention can transform the mundane into the extraordinary, unveiling new insights and broadening our understanding of the world.

2 min readJan 24, 2024

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Paying Attention to Attention

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Michael Caputo
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Centered Stage

Little Things

How a fictional ghost can remind us of gratitude.

2 min readJan 19, 2024

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Little Things

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Michael Caputo
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Centered Stage

Your Right to Feel

Therapists aren’t in the habit of making proclamations about what you ought to do or think. But there are foundational beliefs that can…

2 min readJan 13, 2024

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Your Right to Feel

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Michael Caputo
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Centered Stage

Six Little Words

I have this jotted down on a Post-It note on my computer. From time to time, I mention them during a session. It’s verbal shorthand…

1 min readOct 13, 2021

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Six Little Words

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Michael Caputo

I appreciate the mind-body connection outlined in this article.

1 min readMay 12, 2021

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Michael Caputo
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Invisible Illness

Bits of Time Well Spent

Financial folks advise to stop spending $5 on coffee and, instead, save it. How about applying that idea to creating a more mindful life?

3 min readNov 11, 2019

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Bits of Time Well Spent

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Michael Caputo
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Invisible Illness

Two Roses, One Beer, and a Grief Journey

Can grief lead to joy? Patience, community, and acceptance can allow us to make that journey. Here is one story of how this can unfold.

4 min readNov 3, 2019

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Two Roses, One Beer, and a Grief Journey

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Michael Caputo
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Invisible Illness

Communication lessons from an “OK” gesture turned hateful

The “OK” sign is the latest example of how we change the meaning of words and gestures. So let’s discuss how we can clarify understanding.

5 min readSep 30, 2019

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Communication lessons from an “OK” gesture turned hateful

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Michael Caputo

Michael Caputo

I write to explore the mind. I work as a therapist to help others do the same with the hope of living a more fulfilling life.

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