Confessions of a Recovering People Pleaser

Thirteen years ago this month I took the first step in my journey as a therapist. I got into therapy myself. At the time, I had no idea that the healing I experienced would compel me to give back to the world what had been given back to me. My identity. It’s...

Giving Yourself a Time Out

While recently on a business trip, I felt stressed by all of the work I had looming on my calendar. My mind was racing, working to organize my day, with the many tasks due. I could feel my neck and shoulder muscles tighten as my mental to-do list grew. My plane made...