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Aging Well – What It Means And How to Do It
We know a lot about aging well, both physically and mentally — and this blog post is about that, looking through the lens of the past year. Does what we…
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Does Therapy Even Work During Overwhelming Times?
Our counseling practice is not new to personal suffering caused by World Problems. I have counseled clients who are victims of hate crimes and those who were disturbed following elections, those…
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Special Post #3: Where Sadness, Waiting, and Hope Meet
On Wednesday we received official word that schools in our area won’t reopen for the year. While nobody was surprised, I did feel more than justified in having pancakes for…
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Special Post #2: Shelter In A Circus and Beware Silver Linings
I hope you’ve been taking care of the most Essential Business: staying sane and healthy. (I cannot wait to expand the meaning of "Essential Business" and hope somebody funny patents…
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Good Therapy Should Include Teaching These Two Skills
What are the best personality qualities for optimal mental health? We evaluate almost everyone who comes to our practice on their ability to be adaptable to life’s circumstances and to be flexible in their…
10 things I learned in 10 Years
10 years ago this month, I opened up my private practice in a beautiful old Mediterranean house-turned-office building in Berkeley. Instead of throwing a party for my 10 year old office plant,…
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Feeling Full Of Humble Pie?
Wow, has it been awhile that you can't seem to catch a break? How do you deal with rejection, loss, and other humbling events? Here are some tips to cope when it feels like…
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Figuring Out Depression
In order to recover from depression, it's crucial to understand how it got roots in your life. Read more here to figure out if your depression is more predominantly internal or external,…
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Save Some Happiness For Later
Your summer vacation may be past, or even that weekend you looked forward to for so long is now history. But you can learn how to make your ordinary days…
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Turn Rejection Into Something Better
How do you handle yourself when "No" is the answer? Do you prefer a gentle let down or a direct and decisive rejection? Most of us want to feel like…