Therapist Heal Thyself, Part 2
I went to my therapy session armed with a notebook and pen. I expected to leave the session full of emotion and recommendations and I didn’t want to miss a thing. Driving to her office I felt a mixture of nervousness, excitement, and anticipation. I knew what I wanted to talk about and it felt like […]
Forgiveness = Freedom
Forgiveness is about freeing ourselves from pain we didn’t cause. It’s not about the other person but about about releasing yourself from the hurt and anguish you’re left with. Read more to learn the steps toward forgiveness.
There can be No Justice for Trayvon Martin
Justice for Trayvon Martin is impossible. Justice is for the living, not the dead. Revenge, vengeance, or punishment on behalf of Trayvon Martin is possible. But justice is not. During the trial I thought about how differently the outcome would have been had George Zimmerman apologized. While it would not have raised Trayvon it would […]
Therapist, Heal Thyself: When the Therapist Returns to Therapy
A client once asked me if I had ever been in therapy before. “Never trust a therapist who hasn’t” I responded. Therapists, like everyone else, struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting, challenging work environments, and relationship issues. We’re not immune to the stress of daily life or the challenges from our own childhood. For me the […]
Identity: The Power of a Name
Our identities, or how we present to the rest of the world, are formed over time by things that matter to us and our own self-perception. Our identities describe who we are and must always be self-chosen. Read more . . .
