How to Pursue Happiness
The famous psychiatrist Viktor Frankl wrote in his book, Man’s Search for Meaning: “Don’t aim at success—the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. …
Depression and Connection, Part 2
In the last blog I wrote about depression, I promised more information on the relationship between connection and depression. Some of my clients have described depression as being like a black hole, or like a …
Connection and Depression, Part 1
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and hormone that is involved in the functioning of multiple organ systems in the body. Commonly, it is known as the happy chemical. There is a strong correlation between low levels …
Trauma and the Media
Often times when we think of trauma, we think of horrific events that happen to a person or to a group of people. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administrations (SAMHSA) define trauma as “an event, series …
Surviving Family Conflict During the Holidays
Fall and winter bring with them not only cooler weather and sweaters, but also a season of celebration. Across the nation, families are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Boxing Day, St. Lucia Day, Three Kings Day, …
Walking A New Path
I lived in Illinois my entire life before moving to Texas, and know it from top to bottom. It is a familiar and comfortable place for me and it was hard to leave. The move …
