I just got back from leading one of my Military-Extension Adventure Camps at the Big South Fork River. We had a ton of fun whitewater canoeing, camping along the river coastline, and getting to know each other. Right before our take-out point yesterday, one of my colleagues read a short essay to the group as a way to bring our Read more…
A lot of the time in therapy and in life, we tend to focus on the negative, the hardships, and the challenges in our lives. This is not bad. In fact, this is totally normal, often expected, and needed. I am a firm believer in letting ourselves give proper attention and appreciation to the tough parts of life. It doesn’t Read more…
This week I’ve got a new take on my traditional blog post. Check out the video… (If you do not see a play button to click on, just click on the video box and it should start to play.) Metaphors play a significant role in my life. Can you relate? What metaphors speak to you the most?
As some of you know, I coordinate high-adventure camps for military families. The families that come to these particular camps are comprised of only the service member parent and the teenage children of the family. At each camp, I facilitate nightly discussions around a campfire with the families over topics, such as their familial relationships, communication, roles, and living in Read more…
“Play keeps us vital and alive. It gives us an enthusiasm for life that is irreplaceable. Without it, life just doesn’t taste good.” – Lucia Capocchione I agree Lucia! Play does make life more tasty. Play does to life what salt does to food: it brings out the flavor. When you sprinkle play in your life, you feel life’s taste buds Read more…
