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Mondays can mean a lot of things for different people. However, in and of itself, it's just a day. It's our perception that gives...

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It's safe to say that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. embraced, represented, and advocated for peace, acceptance, and connection. Dr. King is more than just a historical figure in the Civil Rights movement, but a ever-present symbol and representation of human connection; seeing past surface differences to understand the person for who they are. For those, like me, who were not alive during this tenuous time of battling between two dichotomous ideologies - embracing all as human

This time of year represents many things for many people; happiness, connection, religion, gratitude, love, and for some, loneliness and heartache. No matter the perception you hold specific to major world religion holidays, some degree of emotional experience is triggered when we observe others, experience interpersonal interaction, and take part in or avoid the various traditions. Memories hold a strong sense of power for humans. For many, the nostalgia of what Christmas, H

Men who come to therapy are more than angry, stressed, success-driven "hot-heads." You are a person looking for growth and development toward the man you know yourself to be. Anger may be what brought you here, but when we look a little closer, there is often more to be discovered. Families, work, traumatic experiences, and emotional imbalance may be a part of your story, and leave you feeling stressed. Many of you may feel that you are not living the life you hoped for or ex

Mindfulness is not an intervention, it is a practice; a way of living. Over the past couple of decades, this term has gained increasing...

Well, against all intention, I have taken a hiatus from blogging. Life happens, and time slips by. At risk of seemingly only posting in response to major events or tragedies, I'm going to throw in my two cents on the recent death of a brilliant comedian and generous person. There have been many kind words, advocacy for mental health awareness, and empathy for our fellow beings; however, I'd like to touch on a specific component - connection. I'm sure someone has enlightened u

Perhaps a little out of order in the series, I would like to take a moment to jump ahead to discussing connection, as this day is a day many are coming together in fellowship and common interest to support the USA soccer team for a World Cup performance that will hopefully take the team to previously unseen territory. Now, there are many who couldn't care less about soccer, and may wonder what a sports game has to do with connection, much less bettering community or society.

As defined in the previous post, mindfulness is a derivative of Buddhist spirituality, encompassing meditation. Through meditation, we gain a sense of awareness for the here and now, which leads to acceptance and appreciation. When defining mindfulness at its root in Eastern culture, we must also examine some key doctrines of Eastern culture that are somewhat foreign to us, here in the U.S.A.; Collectivist versus Individualistic cultures. What do these terms mean? In the most

As I grow more attuned to my inner blogger, I'd like to launch a new series of discussions, of which this will be the first. My practice is primarily based in three pillars, mindfulness, balance, and connection. Now, these are by no means groundbreaking or even original. I don't claim to have created some new way of conceptualizing mental health, the human race, or society and culture; however, these three ideologies have certainly been consistent and sturdy concepts from whi

Memorial Day means different things to various people; saluting soldiers whom have passed, appreciating active and veteran service...

Mother's Day is approaching. This is a time designated to remember and give thanks for our mothers. Though this form of gratitude is...

As Spring takes its full course, I am poised to acknowledge all that it brings for me, and I’m sure for others. Like all things in life,...

Mindfulness truly is a way of living more than simply a practice or intervention. Though reaching a heightened state of awareness allows...

"Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it." - Dorothy M. Neddermeyer Clinical hypnotherapy is the application of hypnosis in psychotherapy by a thoroughly trained licensed mental health clinician. It is the avenue through which healing takes place, not the healing itself. In clinical hypnotherapy, you are completely aware of and in control of your actions and experiences. During this heightened state of relaxation, therapeutic inter

On a day intended to recognize and pay homage to men and women who have served this country as members of the military, let us be...