Reminders from a celebrity suicide

Reminders from a celebrity suicide

She seemed like she had it all Kate Brosnahan, known professionally as Kate Spade, was an American fashion designer and businesswoman.  She built an empire for her Kate Spade New York line of handbags that was launched in 1993.  It is hard to believe that a woman who...
The next epidemic

The next epidemic

Sasha goes in to see her primary care provider because she is feeling stressed and seems to be constantly worrying about work.  It is waking her up at night.  She can’t seem to shake the tight chest sensation and it’s hard to take a deep breath.  Sasha’s primary...
How therapists do self-care

How therapists do self-care

Want to know what self-care actually looks like for therapists? Alright, so I preach self-care to EVERYONE but do therapists actually do this stuff?  Have you ever wondered, “what do therapists do for self-care?” If so here are the answers!  A general question was...
How Much is Too Much Alcohol?

How Much is Too Much Alcohol?

Is my drinking a problem? Often times people questions whether or not they may have a problem with drinking alcohol. Perhaps you’ve had a couple of incidents that have made you ask yourself, “do I have a problem?” It is possible to have an issue with alcohol even if...
Make Self-Care a Priority

Make Self-Care a Priority

Self-care: care for oneself. Self-care is a necessity to keep yourself sane, healthy, and balanced.  I’ve chosen four self-care activities that are really worth performing on a consistent basis. 1) Guided meditation I have found that guided meditation is far and away...