A group of colleagues and I met recently to talk about what it means to be “who you are”. One part of the discussion focused on how we develop our sense of self. In particular, we looked at the development of self similar to a developing story line. So much of our lives are centered around storytelling, even how we Read more…
I cringe when I hear the word weak. It has such a negative connotation…a connotation of failure and unworthiness. I wish that it were the case that hearing that word would be a rare occurrence. But it’s not. In fact, I hear it frequently both inside and outside of the therapy room. We use that word to describe ourselves most Read more…
Lifehacker.com today has an article that you may find interesting. We tend to forge strong friendships during childhood, adolescence and into college. But for a lot of people, making close friends after college can be challenging. After discussing potential causes, they make recommendations such as “use daily deals, such as Groupon or LivingSocial, to take classes or other activities” and Read more…
AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS BY PORTIA NELSON Chapter 1 I walk down the street, There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost…I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter 2 I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend Read more…
