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Psychotherapy Handout: Defining Selfishness
on Thursday, January 13, 2011One of the most challenging topics I face in my practice is teaching people the importance of prioritizing their own needs. Over and over again I come up against resistance to self-care, with the claim that attending to one’s own needs is “selfish.” One example I have relied on, to explore the necessity of self-care,…Read More »
Self-Expansion in Partnerships
on Friday, January 7, 2011I came across this article The Happy Marriage Is the ‘Me’ Marriage by Tara Parker-Pope in the NY Times, based on research by Dr. Aron and Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. about the effect of experiencing self-expansion in one’s partnership. The researchers claim that this quality leads to more commitment and satisfaction in marriages. Individuals are…Read More »
Stack the Deck for Romance
on Monday, January 3, 2011Things to Know Before You Say “Go” – A Card Sort for Romance. My most favorite psychotherapy tool of all is a creation of my own. It’s the Things to Know Before You Say “Go” deck of seventy-six questions to ask when exploring relationships. The cards are a combination of powerful and playful, engaging clients…Read More »
Psychotherapy Handout: Mood Chart
on Saturday, December 4, 2010Mood Charts: An impactful tool for raising self-awareness. A mood chart is a simple, yet powerful, tool in psychotherapy. It is a way for clients to begin to get objective about themselves. By tracking mood on a daily basis they begin to see the possible causes or correlations between behaviors and mood dips. These connections…Read More »
Psychotherapy Handout: Tool for Gratitude
on Wednesday, November 24, 2010The Thanksgiving holiday is a perfect time to remember the power of gratitude. Gratitude is a natural anti-depressant and a little bit goes a long way. Speaking of and showing gratitude creates an uplifting environment for both you and others. One easy way to give yourself a dose of gratitude each day is to use…Read More »
Video: Open Your Heart to Love
on Wednesday, November 17, 2010I am so glad to have this precious representation of The Questions app being used with teen girls. The girls in this video show the innocence and sweetness of curious adolescents. I find great delight in believing this tool will give young people (as well as others of all ages) the ready means to assess…Read More »
An App is Born!
on Wednesday, November 10, 2010In March of 2009, I approached several design firms here in Portland to see if I might find someone interested in taking my Things to Know Before You Say “Go” cards and transforming them into an iPhone app. I spoke with several developers and pitched my idea. Nat and Erin, from Night and Day Studios, met…Read More »
Teens Explore Relationship Questions
on Friday, October 29, 2010I had the great opportunity to teach the sophomore health unit at Madison High School on the topic of relationship preparedness. Using the Things to Know Before You Say “Go” cards and games from the Activity Book, the students explored many important aspects of partnership selection. They examined the stages of relationship development and…Read More »
Why I Do What I Do
on Tuesday, September 14, 2010I want to change the world. I want the world, and specifically the people on it, to be more conscious, intentional, and aware of choices. I also want to bring healing where there are wounded hearts and minds. And, I want both the consciousness raising and the healing process to be engaging, stimulating, and where…Read More »