Sometimes all it takes is listening, with an open heart.
Yesterday morning I sat in my office and looked into the eyes of a man who had lost his son to suicide. That was not the way my morning was supposed to have gone but then again, that is not the way...
View ArticleAnother School Trauma
How is that another school trauma becomes a surreal part of our awareness? A school in Pittsburgh, of which I am familiar when I lived there was the scene of another senseless crime scene today. More...
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Man’s Best Friend (And Therapist)
Every other Saturday at the Calli Institute in Maple Grove, Otis greets patients at the door and offers support and attentive listening during therapy sessions. As the official Calli Institute therapy...
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How Do You Know When You Are Mentally Healthy?
We can look in the mirror and see a radiant glow in our skin, shiny hair, firm muscle tone and a smile on our faces that reflect a healthy body. We can measure our blood pressure, lipid, thyroid and...
View ArticleHealth is a Journey
Too often, we think of health–whether mental, physical or emotional–as a static state. Once we lose weight, attain sobriety, return from the throes of depression, anxiety, addiction or some other...
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Changing Your Mood and Life By Writing
Last year, an article in the Star Tribune on January 19th caught my eye. As someone who has long kept personal diaries, I often wondered if the negative beliefs I had written about myself over those...
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Light a Candle
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. The International Association of Suicide Prevention (IASP) asks us to: Light a candle near a window at 8PM To show your support for suicide prevention To...
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Ambiguous Loss
I think it is fair to assume that this reading audience has had an experience of loss in their lives. A family member, friend, mentor, community member, or a pet. There is a predictable, though...
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Navigating the Holiday After a Loss
The holidays are often a time of peace and joy, for gathering with family and friends and enjoying one another’s company. But this can also be a period of great sorrow for those who have lost a loved...
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