Parenting can be one of the most isolating experiences of our life. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can multiply that isolation by a hundred. There just don’t seem to be words that adequately explain what our life looks like- and if the words did exist we would be too exhausted to...
Isolation is one of the most common issues that people deal with, but how do we stop being isolated? I feel like people always talk about “building community” or “relying on your community.” But people talk a lot less about how you’re actually supposed to do that or what that actually means. ...
February tends to bring up a lot of thoughts about love and our relationships. It can feel like we are navigating the messy terrain of relationships without a map. We may read some books recommended by a friend, listen to a podcast, or take some online quiz to find out our love language or other...
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This time of year, we all face the dreaded question. “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” While I find the winter to be a good time for rest and reflection, the pressure to completely revamp your life and meet unrealistic expectations. So how can we change from unrealistic expectations to goals...
I know that this year has been stressful for a lot of us, including myself, and people have been looking forward to the break that Thanksgiving offers. At the same time, Thanksgiving, and other holidays, can bring a lot of stress with it. Cleaning, hosting, traveling, and cooking all that food are...
What if you are not feeling grateful this Thanksgiving? What if you dread the upcoming time with family? What if you really want to spend Thanksgiving curled up in your bedroom hiding under your blankets? The media, and society at large, has branded Thanksgiving as this wonderful holiday...
As someone who works in healthcare and has a therapist, I know all too well the struggles and pitfalls that come with finding a therapist who can work with you without treating you like a coworker. I’ve read the stories of people trying to find a therapist when they’re struggling only to be told...
A theme that is recurring in therapy sessions, casual conversations, and with friends is that people are increasingly anxious about November 5. Some of these people indicate they are always anxious about elections in general, but many of them have indicated that this election feels really...
