What inspired you to be a counselor? There’s a Japanese concept called ikiagi , which means “one’s reason for being.” It’s the intersection of what you love, what the world needs, what meets your physical needs, and what you are good at. Counseling is that...
This post is the second part of a two-part series on shame. Please read Part I here . An Invitation to Shame Work - Is there really a way out? So, how do we stop shaming and should'ing ourselves? I’m reminded of an old MadTV...
What inspired you to become a therapist? My path to becoming a therapist wasn’t linear, but it was deeply personal. I began in the corporate world, then moved into ministry, where I often found myself sitting with people who were carrying complex emotional and spiritual...
Ever wonder why as the weather warms, the ground thaws and grows colorful once again, and we begin to see more sun here in the northern hemisphere, you might find yourself feeling more sluggish, more tired, even more depressed or anxious? Many of us enter...