Mindfulness may be a term you have never heard or hear all the time. Regardless of how familiar it may be, it is often hard to define. When I introduce mindfulness into therapeutic work, I use Jon Kabat-Zinn’s simple definition: Paying attention, on purpose, without...
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Category: Being Present
Once Upon A Year Into the Pandemic…
As we approach this harrowing year-long anniversary of the pandemic, or at least of the collective awareness and general quarantine period of it, it feels important to honor the horror we have witnessed. You might be experiencing the pandemic personally via...
How To Stop Being Mean To Yourself
“I’m such a burden.” “I failed the test again. I’m never going to get any better at this.” “They cancelled plans - they must not like me.” “Everything I say sounds so unintelligent. I’m such an idiot.” Any of these statements sound familiar? These statements are...
Adversity is a Great Teacher
As I am sitting here writing this blog, it is hard to believe that we are already in 2021! I am sure many people will agree with me that 2020 has been quite a challenging year to remember. It was a year filled with sorrow, laughter, anger, hope,...