Journal. Connect with the Past: Music, Images, Things.

Journal. Connect with the Past: Music, Images, Things.   ACDC’s High Way to Hell brings me back to summer camp in Nevada City, before my freshman year of High School … I close my eyes. I’m in a travel van. My camp counselor is at the wheel. Driving and singing …...

Navigating Divorce: Legal Insight with Lissa Kaufman

Break-up, separation, and divorce can lead to the never-ending What Ifs about finances, ownership, custody, and wondering … What would a lawyer have to say about this? So, I reached out to Lissa Kaufman, a seasoned lawyer with a specialty in family law for...

Goals. The Development and Practice.

Sooo…What do you want to work on? -The Classic Therapist Opening Line At the beginning of the day or in the midst of the day …  a wave of overwhelm can takeover. Too many things going on right now. And at the end of the day you may ask yourself, What did I do...

Illuminate: The Transformative Power of Light

Are you reading this article during the fall season? If so, daylight hours will continue to decrease until the end of December (winter solstice). And, depending on where you live, the daylight may be whittled down to less than eight hours – which affects mood,...

Identify Values + Parts. Connect with Self.

Everyone has Parts. Parts arrive with thoughts feelings and beliefs – and vary within friendships, romantic interests, and professional relationships. And, because of varying dynamics, Parts may conflict with each other and change over time.   Why identify...

Mind-Body Connection

Questioning the difference between meditation and mindfulness? You aren’t alone. Mindfulness is focusing on the moment, space around you, and placing your attention on the activity you are doing. Like meditation, mindfulness takes practice. Everyone has different...