This past week, I attended a conference in Phoenix that focused on families. While there, I sat in on a discussion that focused on hot topics in the therapy world. Eventually, the conversation centered around the role of the therapist’s attitudes and beliefs in the therapy room. Should therapists be upfront to clients about their beliefs? Should therapists be allowed Read more…
A week ago, I sat down with a friend to catch up and share in our mutual longing for a far-away friend. Somehow, the conversation moved to the idea that we all have different parts of ourselves. There are multiple personalities, if you will. Some of them share similar likes and dislikes while others are completely contradictory. A few days Read more…
“1 in 4 people are affected by mental illness—even Presidents” This line represents a new campaign for the organization Bring Change 2 Mind. This group was recreated to help remove the misconceptions about mental health. The group was founded by Glenn Close and Fountain House, which provides opportunities for those struggling with mental illness to live, work, and contribute to Read more…
For those of you who see me daily—or for those who have access to my Instagram account—know that I love my pets. Some people joke about the role of pets in their lives, maybe rolling their eyes as someone refers to their pet as their child. Yet, the reality is that a mutual bond forms between pets and their owners, Read more…
On the drive home over the weekend, my husband and I stumbled onto an episode of On Being on NPR. The show was part of a series titled “The Civil Conversations Project,” which is an effort to begin a discussion around topics that are often polarized: economic crisis, abortion, same –sex marriage, and so on. Of course, Collective Inquiry does Read more…
