Often times I see not fitting in, not being perfect, not being perfect enough, not being what others or another expects or wants, not being “something"….results in our feeling that our life is not full, joyful, or more tragically, not worth living.

How many people during this pandemic - sheltering in place, in quarantine, or lock down - need to ask for forgiveness? An internet search didn’t return with a relational result, rather than a financial one

As therapists, we don’t always get to pick our specialties. Sometimes they pick us. Such was the case for me with Reactive Attachment Disorder. I have more than 27 years’ experience working with teens and adults and it’s normal for any number of issues to present, all as varied as the people that sit across from me…

Talking about forgiveness in nice psychological or theological terms keeps it sterile and at a safe distance. The reality is it’s not nice…sterile…or safe. It’s not cheap, quick or easy either. When you look deeply at the issue of forgiving another person…

Have you been forgiven? Have you forgiven? Most of us can answer yes to both questions. Tim in his down-to-earth, straight talk, from a teacher’s heart style of writing helps build the steps we need to reach healing through the powerful act of forgiveness...

September is National Suicide Prevention month. Usually the focus on those at risk as is appropriate; but, what if you’ve already lost someone to suicide? I’d like to address the loss experienced by those who are still living…

The depth of pain, hopelessness, overwhelmed-ness, sadness - you name the feeling - is tragic and for some unimaginable. You don’t have to understand the pain to be able to help. You also don’t need to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Here are some ways you can help make a difference…