As Australians tentatively prod the early weeks of 2021 to see if the year’s open to reinstating past freedoms, the shadowy shocks of 2020 grumble threateningly just below the surface of our days. Is COVID-19 […]
Self-Compassion
Lock Down Let Go
The first time felt like pulling together over something so important, purposeful, and righteous. A war effort for our generation. We moved past hoarding and blame to stoicism. Stepping out cautiously, only to be shut […]
Telehealth Psychology
Psychological Strategies Online or by Telephone If you’d like a virtual appointment with me, I have limited openings for psychology sessions via telehealth, by telephone or video conference. Sessions are booked and billed securely […]
I Finally Understand Tough Love
I always thought the idea of Tough Love was a joke. A dinosaur of an idea. Mildly sadistic even. But I’ll come back to that. Let’s talk dogs for a minute because they represent for […]
Finding Everyday Self-Compassion
Last night, satisfied but really tired, I got to rest after a few days intense work. Helping people find acceptance and self-compassion, is a big part of my job as a therapist. Many people are […]
The Practice that Transcends Religion
It lost me at Father. I could not feel the spirituality of my forbears. As a kid I tried to believe God was listening and watching over us. I couldn’t feel him. Christianity was the ideology and […]