When You Are Not At Fault

When You Are Not At Fault

It’s My Fault It’s My Fault is a very common negative cognition that so many of my clients carry the burden of.  Often these individuals assume things are their fault even if everything inside them questions the validity of this.  Individuals who are quick to assume...
It’s Time for a New Word of the Year

It’s Time for a New Word of the Year

Flexibility As we come into the new 2024 year I have been thinking a lot about what word really captures what I want out of this upcoming year.  After a few years of surgeries and injuries, I realized that my body took quite a beating.  Prior to shoulder surgeries and...
Simplified Holidays

Simplified Holidays

It’s A Lot As we prepare for the final stretch of this holiday season many of you are likely feeling the stress of all the planning, parties, gift purchasing and coordination of the holiday menu.  Sometimes all the to-do list activities can rob us of our joy,...
He’s a Master’s Level Social Worker

He’s a Master’s Level Social Worker

Reminiscing I was 24 years old when I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1997, after being a straight A student for 18 years.  I remember when I had decided to go on to get my Master’s Degree and was filled with both excitement and dread for what I...
Friendsgivings and Thanksgivings

Friendsgivings and Thanksgivings

Gratitudes This week many of you will gather around a table with friends and family and begin to reflect on all that you have been grateful for this past year.  It’s the time of year when we take a whole day to appreciate others and express all that we are thankful...