The vaccines have arrived, people have begun venturing out, with high hopes of regaining human connection. This is especially true when it comes to dating. For those who are looking to date during this time, it can feel daunting and complicated. Rest assured, others...
What we say to ourselves, and the beliefs we hold regarding who we are contain a great deal of meaning. A loved one said or did something in your childhood that you are trying to forget. You are doing your very best to avoid thinking of a past traumatic experience,...
It’s the day of your first therapy appointment. You are nervous and unsure what your therapist is going to ask you. You are taking a brave step forward to get help, but you are nervous to start. Will your therapist know everything about you with a few short questions?...
If you have considered starting therapy, you have likely also wondered – or even worried – what will my therapist ask me in session? As a therapist I may start with a lot of questions. I want to know all I can about my clients, and all they are willing to...
It was January in Minnesota. It didn’t get above 20 below zero that entire month. I was 16 years old and driving home from my waitressing job when I felt the car jerk slightly, followed by a rhythmic “thunk.” My tire was blown. As I pulled to the side of the deserted...
The thought may come when you are sitting on your couch or at your table. Perhaps you are riding along in the car with a friend or spouse, scrolling through news articles and social media, and you have the same recurring thought. Maybe you have been pacing around the...
