Fowl Play: Dr. Carrie versus Vicious Rabbits in a Thanksgiving Tussle

Fowl Play: Dr. Carrie versus Vicious Rabbits in a Thanksgiving Tussle

In the history of weird Amazon orders, my most recent one really takes the cake. I just ordered and received a trio of predator urines. Seriously. ...more

Acceptance ,Stress Flexibility Tips Anxiety &trauma

November 30, 20233 min read

Steve Update: Letting Yourself Bliss Out

Steve Update: Letting Yourself Bliss Out

Steve really lets himself go. He loves without abandon. He enjoys life thoroughly. He relaxes completely. ...more

Happiness ,Self Care &Happy

September 29, 20233 min read

Unexpected Safari

Unexpected Safari

When a last minute, totally unexpected offer to go on safari came up last month, I said, “heck yes!” ...more

Gratitude ,Inspiration

August 31, 20232 min read

Summer Camp and Slumber Parties...for Grownups!

Summer Camp and Slumber Parties...for Grownups!

Maybe it’s a barbeque with neighbors, maybe it’s just you with a good book on your porch. It can be loud fun or quiet fun, but I recommend outside fun and good food and nice company if you can figure ... ...more

Gratitude ,Happiness Relationships &Happy

June 20, 20233 min read

The Principles of Psychological Flexibility

The Principles of Psychological Flexibility

13 minutes into a 3-hour group training I was facilitating last Friday, the fire alarm went off. ...more

Acceptance ,Flexibility

May 31, 20232 min read

Steve the Therapy Dog?

Steve the Therapy Dog?

I have a new love in my life. If you follow me on Facebook (you’re welcome for all the kitty and otter videos, bad Dad jokes and hopeful quotes), you know I made a new category called “Steve” with a ... ...more

Flexibility ,Inspiration &Learning

April 18, 20233 min read

Advice to an Advice Column

Advice to an Advice Column

While I've been reading advice columns since I was a kid, I've never written into one before. I felt so strongly about a recent series of letters in the Dear Annie column that I took a chance and wrot... ...more

Tips ,Self Care &trauma

March 10, 20233 min read

The 4 Steps to Soothing

The 4 Steps to Soothing

One of the things I will share with just about anyone who will listen is this: the point of long-term relationships is to soothe each other in a difficult world. Now I’m not trying to be all doom an... ...more

Gratitude ,Happiness &Stress

November 28, 20222 min read

The Value of Ditching Positive Thinking

The Value of Ditching Positive Thinking

Recently, life has been trying. Like really trying. In my immediate circle we’ve had technology crashes, major work stress, minor work stress, parenting troubles, troubles with parents, and health c... ...more

Acceptance ,Focus Gratitude Happiness &Stress

September 19, 20222 min read

Formula for Life: X Factors Welcome

Formula for Life: X Factors Welcome

Yes, there is a formula for life success. Unfortunately, it isn’t what you think. Recently I had a meeting in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. My work meeting was going to let out at just the right time... ...more

Acceptance ,Happiness Stress &Flexibility

July 21, 20223 min read

Original Worth

Original Worth

You’re not supposed to get into arguments with your clients. On a cold, crisp day in Denver just before Christmas last year, I did just that. Now if you know anything about therapy, a therapist’s jo... ...more

Acceptance

March 29, 20223 min read

The Joy of Middle Ground

The Joy of Middle Ground

Polarizing extremes seem to be all the rage these days. I was recently in an interesting conversation in my monthly meditation group (it’s a lovely little group, run by an old friend, link at the bot... ...more

Acceptance ,Flexibility

February 28, 20223 min read

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