There’s a lot that I’m not intimidated by. While I’m naturally a bit introverted, I’ve worked hard to talk in front of groups fairly comfortably. I’m not scared of Atlanta’s parking garages, elevators, or boats (unlike certain family members). I don’t enjoy shopping, but I can hit up an Ikea and come out alive andRead more about Family Therapy Works![…]
It’s hard to turn on the news in Atlanta right now without hearing about the new anti-abortion bill that’s been passed in Georgia or anti-abortion legislation in other states like Alabama. This legislation fires up people of all beliefs and backgrounds. But it can also be triggering—if not outright re-traumatizing—to women who have made theRead more about Abortions: When the Political Is Personal[…]
I’m not into fashion (obviously, my clients would say) but the suicide of designer Kate Spade was big enough news to enter my orbit last week. I was still reeling from the news, as I do with any news of a suicide, wrestling with the same questions as everyone else – namely, how can someoneRead more about We Need to Talk – and DO – More about Suicide[…]
The New York Times Magazine cover story this past week was about teens and anxiety. Yay! And it’s not that I’m a sicko who takes pleasure from other people’s suffering. Rather, it’s nice to see attention focused on what’s been obvious in my office: that many teens — delightful, smart, precocious, thoughtful teens — areRead more about Teens and the Anxiety Epidemic[…]
My heart has been hurting these past few weeks as I’ve been following a terrible story unfolding in the news. A teen was suicidal; his girlfriend urged him, via text messages, to actually kill himself. He did. She’s now been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Everything about this story is awful, and this tragedy likelyRead more about Separating Suicide Facts from Myths[…]
I’ve just listened to the first two episodes of The Hilarious World of Depression, a podcast series that interviews comedians about their struggles with depression, anxiety, and related mental health concerns. Weird combo? Yes. Does it work? From what I can tell, it sure does. But you can judge for yourself. I’d love to hearRead more about The “Hilarious” World of Depression[…]
First: Don’t make major life decisions in the middle of a crisis. If you’re feeling an impulse to make a big change right now, notice that impulse and then do yo ur best to sit on it for a few weeks. Undercommit. During times of challenge, you’re allowed to be a little flaky. I recommend sentencesRead more about Beyond Upset? 8 Small Things To Do Right Now[…]