Do you work with abusive people? It’s very possible and probable. We don’t get into relationships with abusive people willingly (it usually happens for a variety of reasons) and we can’t select the people we work with, either. This is not to say that we…
Life is hard. Add in depression, anxiety, and so forth and it becomes very hard to stay positive. And, there is something to staying positive. People who are more positive have better outcomes, they are healthier, they have long-lasting relationships. While staying positive can be…
It seems like a funny question to ask but is your workplace making you sick? Yes, it can happen! In fact, aching muscles, loss of appetite, restless sleep, and a complete sense of exhaustion can all be contributed to workplace stress and yes- this is…
Back in March a phenomenon happened on Twitter. The Four Words on Mondays was started as a funny way to calm one’s self as the work week started. Now, according to The Huffington Post, the hashtag #calmyourselfin4words is more than trending. The paper has said,…
I help people develop their own personal awareness in my therapy sessions. It is part of my Gestalt therapy rooted applications and process when helping clients grow. This said, however, I was recently asked if there are any Gestalt rooted practices someone could do at…
I work with many clients, in person or online, who want to understand their present circumstances. After all, the point of Gestalt therapy truly is to be aware of your environment and your current behaviors. The problem I see, however, lies with many people focusing…
