As the close of an unforgettable year approaches, we’re all feeling a little unsure about what the holiday season will look and feel like. But on par with the rest of 2020, we know it’s going to be strange. The holidays are a charged time of year. For some, the holidays carry with them an air of spiced reminiscence and … Read More
How To Stay Calm During Political Chaos
We may all have our differences, but we are united in the agreement that we are living in an unprecedented era. It doesn’t matter what direction you turn, chaos is everywhere. But the craziest aspect of our modern life, especially as Americans, seems to be politics. Regardless of where you identify on the spectrum from right to left — our … Read More
Choosing Life over an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric illnesses. This is a startling statistic. IF ONLY quoting a statistic could prevent the development and enduring nature of eating disorders! But these are not illnesses people choose and it can feel very difficult to change course when you are actively living with one. In general, humans are adverse to … Read More
Values: What do I really care about?
What do I really care about? “Follow your passion.” A powerful message many receive growing up. But what if we do not know what we truly care about? We are inundated with messages about what we SHOULD care about; who and what we should give our time and attention to. Many people are balancing several relationship roles (i.e. family member, … Read More
COVID and Radical Acceptance
Living in a Pandemic For many, New Year’s marks a time to reflect on the past year while setting intentions and hopes for the year ahead. It is often viewed as a celebratory time in our culture. Oh boy, Denver – did we NOT see what 2020 had in store! Most of us did not enter the year believing we … Read More