When The News is Triggering: Coping with Trauma in the News
“No news is good news.” It’s a familiar enough phrase, and one that I’ve heard in increasing numbers over the last few weeks. Between accounts of natural disasters, sexual assault,
How to Support The Process of Change
Are you worried about a loved one’s use of substances? Do you see your partner’s health declining? Do you worry about some of the decisions your sister is making? Do
Shedding Light on Shame
Sometimes it’s a small nagging voice, “I shouldn’t be drinking so much” or “I know I’m gaining weight and should go on a diet”. Sometimes it’s a thundering judge, “I
Is CBD Oil the Next Anti-anxiety Medication?
CBD is everywhere! Athletes are using it and touting it’s ability to help them recover after competitions and practice, and are using it in place of ibuoprofren. In New
Can Our Words Impact Change?
Human language is an amazing thing. We humans have become the top of the food chain mainly because we can communicate effectively enough to work together efficiently. We accomplish much
What to Do When You’ve Forgotten Who You Are
When I think about who I want to be in the world, I have a pretty clear sense of what that looks like. I want to be helpful to those