New Year, New Office Location
Reflections on 5+ Months of Quarantine Life
Early in the pandemic, an article circulated compelling readers to embrace this “Sacred Pause” that this once in a lifetime event has provided. As the weeks dragged into months with no end in sight, I have kept the author’s words in the back of my mind. I’ve taken note of what I truly miss, and what I really don’t, in hopes this will guide a more intentional rebuilding of my life, time, money, energy, and relationships when we one day return to “normal”.
Reciprical Relationships: How to Take Up More Space in Relationships
The idea of “taking up space” may feel a bit confusing. Imagine “manspreading” - that guy on BART who is sitting with his legs spread, even though the train is crowded, leaving those next to him squished to make themselves smaller. Ladies, I know you know.
That same idea can be true relationally.
10 Ways to Know You’re Done with Therapy
I often tell my clients in my initial consultation call & first session that I believe if I’m successful in my role as therapist, I’ll eventually work myself out of a job. When we are successful, one day you’ll graduate therapy. To that end, it’s super important both client & therapist have a clear understanding of what success in therapy looks like in real, practical ways. That way, when we arrive there, we know it’s time to celebrate and send you on your way. Goal accomplished!
Am I Codependent?
Codependency is a bit of a psychobabble buzz word - but what is codependency? Codependency describes a set of traits and features of unhealthy dependence on another for that one’s emotional well being. This term is often used within the realm of addiction, but codependency can surface in other relationships as well.
Ultimately, people who struggle with codependency will not feel okay unless others are okay. There is a blurred line between one’s own thoughts, emotions, and needs and the thoughts, emotions or needs of another person.