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Overcoming Urgency Addiction
The wisdom I share in this blog comes from my own personal insights as well as insights gained from my clinical work. This week I’m going...
Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 273 min read


The Magic of Present Moment Awareness
Living in the moment isn't just a whimsical idea—it's a practical tool for living a fulfilling life. Present moment awareness, or...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 25, 20242 min read


When Emotions Take the Wheel
Emotions are complex and tricky. Without them life would not feel worthwhile, but sometimes they get unruly and really cause problems! It...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 14, 20242 min read


The Escape Epidemic: Why We Run from Pain and How to Transform it Instead
Photo by Stella Jacob on Unsplash Hey there, my fellow seekers of mental clarity and well-being! Have you ever found yourself daydreaming...
Bay Area Mental Health
Aug 9, 20236 min read


Don't Push the River
A friend reminded me last week of a bit of wisdom that I've heard before but that is easily forgotten in the rush of our oh-so-busy...
Bay Area Mental Health
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Leaning In to Discomfort
Last week's email linked to an article I wrote about Embracing Discomfort as a path to wholeness. If you didn't read it, here is that...
Bay Area Mental Health
May 21, 20232 min read


The Obstacle is The Path
There is no getting around it - life can be tough. Really tough. Sometimes it feels like we're constantly hitting roadblocks and facing...
Bay Area Mental Health
Apr 25, 20231 min read


Our Issues are in Our Tissues
This week I am starting from a phrase used often by one of our therapists, Jesalyn Eatchel, LCSW: "Our issues are in our tissues!" This...
Bay Area Mental Health
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Lean In To the Little Moments
Some of you have heard me say that life is lived in the small moments . Let me explain that a little further because this little concept...
Bay Area Mental Health
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Depression, Anxiety and Rumination: What is the Link?
Depression and anxiety have been on the rise over the last several years, both in frequency and also in severity. Did you know that...
Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 25, 20231 min read


Take a Moment for Mindfulness
“Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally, to the unfolding of experience moment to moment” —...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20212 min read


4 Mindfulness Techniques To Help You Manage Anxiety
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” —...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20214 min read
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