During this time of global pandemic and social distancing, you might be feeling some anxiety, zoom-fatigue, and loneliness. Well, you aren’t alone. Our friends at Boston University send this note…
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I’m going to get a bit more personal in my post today, why not? After all, I live through myself and my insights are gleaned through my lenses, so I’ll…
Art Saves Lives. Think of a song, a poem, a painting, a dance that moved you deeply in a time of doubt. Did you feel the flutter of butterflies against…
In this chaotic life, we are bombarded with things we are expected to do. We have financial obligations, which usually means we have a job. We have a home we…
Being a leader can be scary and challenging. This past month we took a trip to Moab, Utah with a group of girls who were identified by their therapists as…
Often when we are in our shame (remember shame is that feeling of inadequacy, being unlovable, undeserving, feeling small, being overly critical toward ourselves, etc.) we engage in behaviors to…
Shame has this very suffocating way of controlling lives, especially for your teenage daughter. Addressing and healing shame is often a crucial first step in residential treatment, one that can help…
People struggle to forgive themselves. If you’re reading this, it probably means you struggle to forgive yourself. You’ve made mistakes (we all have) and you hold on to them like…
When I sit down and talk to parents about treatment goals, self-esteem is almost always brought up. Parents see how important it is, but it can be more difficult to…
A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life – Christopher K. Germer Compassion towards others is often…
