After a breakup you may quickly realize that dating in reality carries a lot more nuance than fantasy First, of course, you have all the emotions that typically come along with a breakup Such a major change can put you...
As I said in a recent post: From Halloween to New Year’s Day, we’re expected to be in celebration mode This is easier said than done for most adults (and some children) For anyone who is grieving, the holiday season...
From Halloween to New Year’s Day, we’re expected to be in celebration mode But the shopping, parties, social plans, and gifts may feel impossible when you are processing grief You may have lost a loved one since the previous holiday...
Spoiler alert: Your grief will not follow any predetermined order This is not a bad or uncommon thing Each of us responds to an emotional change in our own way In addition, we live in a society that does not...
Short answer: Yes As the two words imply, there are many reasons why a person may need to “postpone” processing a loss Life does stop or slow down just because you are mourning Such circumstances can dramatically alter your grieving...
“Aren’t you over it by now” If you’ve heard some version of this question, you may be dealing with disenfranchised grief “Be strong and move forward” If this is the kind of advice folks are aiming at you, your version...
Each of us experiences emotions in our own unique way Grief is no different It’s a particularly strong and enduring emotion Thus, it’s usually safe to assume we’ll feel it more intensely and for a longer time period than most...
As we reach the final installation of this important series, let’s boil things down to a more personal level Ultimately, your perception of any treatment protocol is going to be based on your experiences with it Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy...
After the first two installations of this series of posts, you have a basic understanding of this ground-breaking form of treatment But, like any treatment of any kind, you might be wondering if and how it actually works Perhaps you...
Last time, we touched on the basics of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) I’ll safely assume you were intrigued and curious to learn more In the next three posts, we’ll dig in a little deeper on some specifics For starters, let’s...
What if I told you there’s a psychedelic drug that could quite possibly become a powerful psychotherapy option The client is put into a hypnotic state and from there, the healing begins This is not science fiction Ketamine is already...
Last time, I told you about the powers of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Those powers are plentiful but they come with a trade-off The average HSP experiences anxiety-like symptoms on a regular basis Sensory overload is common and...
