Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, or Autism Acceptance Month. Maybe a bit of both? Both mental health professionals and society as a whole are becoming more aware of autism. More…
Oprah, Ozempic, and Those Other “O” Words
Oprah - a woman so famous that she only requires one name. Ozempic - one of the multiple injectable medications, known as GLP-1 agonists, currently being promoted as the “cure”…
PLEASE Take Care of Yourself
The demands of daily life can make it difficult to take care of yourself. We often see ads or social media posts alluding to self-care as spa days and long…
From “Too Much” to “Not Enough”
If you haven't read my posts about the "too much" messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one.…
Messages from Relationships of Being “Too Much”
Our relationships with others can play a large role in how we view ourselves and how we show up in the world. We receive messages throughout life from those important…
Message from Religion of Being “Too Much”
Spirituality is an area of deep intimacy and vulnerability for many folks. This can take a variety of forms, from structured religious gatherings to solo treks in nature. Many folks…
Messages from Adolescence of Being “Too Much”
What are the songs that most define your life, the ones that take you right back to a memory? It's quite likely those are songs from your adolescence. Teens' brains…
Messages from Childhood of Being “Too Much”
The messages we receive in childhood can leave a powerful mark. At times these messages are explicitly stated directly toward us. Other times these messages are the undertone of our…