Published inCentered StageInner Well-Being Starts with a Perspective ShiftChange in therapy is rooted in expanding how we see things. I was reminded of this when viewing an art exhibit in Rochester, NY.Feb 11, 2024Feb 11, 2024
Published inCentered StageFrom Journalist to Therapist: Story in the Flower CityWhen I returned to Rochester, people asked: “Why did you jump from journalist to therapist?” The answer — the through-line of storytelling.Jan 28, 2024Jan 28, 2024
Published inCentered StagePaying Attention to AttentionAttention can transform the mundane into the extraordinary, unveiling new insights and broadening our understanding of the world.Jan 24, 2024Jan 24, 2024
Published inCentered StageLittle ThingsHow a fictional ghost can remind us of gratitude.Jan 19, 2024Jan 19, 2024
Published inCentered StageYour Right to FeelTherapists aren’t in the habit of making proclamations about what you ought to do or think. But there are foundational beliefs that can…Jan 13, 2024Jan 13, 2024
Published inCentered StageSix Little WordsI 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…Oct 13, 2021Oct 13, 2021
Published inInvisible IllnessBits of Time Well SpentFinancial folks advise to stop spending $5 on coffee and, instead, save it. How about applying that idea to creating a more mindful life?Nov 11, 2019Nov 11, 2019
Published inInvisible IllnessTwo Roses, One Beer, and a Grief JourneyCan grief lead to joy? Patience, community, and acceptance can allow us to make that journey. Here is one story of how this can unfold.Nov 3, 2019Nov 3, 2019
Published inInvisible IllnessCommunication lessons from an “OK” gesture turned hatefulThe “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.Sep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2019