Don’t Worry Be Happy was an expression found on cards, posters, and shirts in the 1960s. It also was a popular song by Bobby McFerrin in the 1980s. It was created by Meher Baba, a spiritual teacher from India. Even though we may not agree with all the teachings of...
Are you someone who willingly, or unwillingly, gives your power away to others? As noted in Psychology Today, “Any time you allow someone to have a negative influence over the way you think, feel, or behave, you are giving them power over your life. This will rob you...
Joe* walked into my office feeling alone, sad, agitated, disconnected from family and friends, ashamed to “need” support from a therapist, and even guilty for not being able to “handle things on his own.” In reality, he has an accomplished career, is a high achiever,...
She walks into her office to have a moment to herself. Once again, she is feeling overwhelmed with complex feelings of anger, guilt, sadness, shame, and deep emptiness. She isn’t really sure what to do with these feelings or where to find answers. Her friends...
“Seeing the color change in her face and her eyes look away, I knew I was not getting the reaction I desired. In the moment, it felt like the most natural thing to say, but oh how I wished for a do over”. Can you relate? You know the...
