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, 2023•3 min read
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, 2023•3 min read
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, 2023•2 min read
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, 2023•3 min read
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, 2023•2 min read
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, 2023•3 min read
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, 2023•3 min read
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, 2022•2 min read
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, 2022•2 min read
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, 2022•3 min read
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, 2022•3 min read
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, 2022•3 min read