The Anxiety of Choice In grad school I was asked to identify and claim a philosophy that would guide the work I would like to do with clients. It was a frustrating task, this whole trying to pair down how I view the complexities…
How do you think others see you? Humans have a terrible habit of identifying with traits, characteristics, roles, and even past events which most certainly includes trauma. It’s important to realize that the word “identify” is derived from the Latin word idem, meaning “same” and…
Many have joked that I could easily be a walking commercial for Ancestry.com and it’s totally true. What began as a curiosity to see if I could find a link to my paternal great-grandfather who, fresh off the boat from Sweden, fathered my grandmother…
Ever felt like life had it in for you?? Where wave after wave of bullshit smacked you in the face, knocked you off your feet, and by the time it seemed like your toes were barely touching the sand again and you were able to…
In this podversation: Loss is inevitable Why grief needs a makeover Grief has become a monetized industry The western culture’s struggle to process grief Grief as a perspective maker What is grief empowerment coaching? When does grief become complicated bereavement? “Death is a huge part…