Vlog: Mindfulness and Obsessive Thoughts
Quick – don’t think about a brown bear. That’s pretty hard to do, isn’t it? Obsessive thoughts can derail your day. Here’s a practical tip to help you let go …
Vlog: Confirmation Bias
We all want to be right. But that’s not the way to go about testing our ideas. If all we have is a hammer, all we’re going to see are …
Of Wise Men, Hamlet, and CBT
There’s a parable about a wise man who walks into the kingdom of an angry and mistrustful king and says, “Go out and find me one truly good man.” The …
Life Design and the Art of Getting Unstuck
We all dread the questions. What do you want to be when you grow up? What’s your passion? Are you living the life you’re supposed to lead? Who is …
Holiday Blues
As a counselor, I see a similar trend roll around every year after Thanksgiving, the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. Some clients come in and complain of unexplained feelings …
