(This is the second post in a series by Laura, a mother who lost her son. To read her first post, click, Grief: A Mother’s Journey) I’ve been thinking about something Dr. Nicastro said in the introduction to this blog: “Grief, like love, is one of the most intensely personal
The Lost Vitality of Men
One of the defining features of psychological/emotional wellness is self-awareness, the capacity to remain open and curious about ourselves. We each have a relationship to our inner life, a felt sense of what it’s like to exist across space and time. But accessing what we’re thinking, feeling and experiencing isn’t
Grief: A Mother’s Journey
As a psychologist working with individuals as well as running therapy groups, one of the most powerful things I’ve witnessed over the years is the healing and growth people can experience when they connect with others who have experienced the same kind of pain. One of the most difficult aspects
Affair Recovery: Self-care for the Betrayed Partner
An emotional tsunami often follows the discovery that your spouse/partner is (or was) having an affair. A psychological trauma has occurred in the form of a betrayal that can result in a wide range of psychological, emotional and physical symptoms. The emotional distress and intensity of feelings make self-care a
Emotional Wellbeing for Techies: 4 Pro Tips
As a psychologist with a private practice in the greater Austin area, I have the privilege of working with individuals and couples who make their living in the tech industry. And though today’s article is expressly addressing “techies,” emotional wellbeing wisdom overlaps to include all of us, in all industries.