When our pet dies, it can be devastating. They are part of our family and give unconditional love and support. We never fully “get over” the death of our beloved pet. However, we can work through the grief and mourning process to days of greater joy and a renewed sense of living. Commemoration or ritualizing […]

First of all, I usually do not use the terms, “sane” and “insane” however, these are some of the only words coming to my mind for the title of this blog piece. There is a lot of upset, uncertainty and unrest going on right now in the United States from Orlando to Baton Rouge to […]

I would first like to say that there is nothing wrong with healthy competition. For example, while playing Scrabble, during the Olympics, or when trying to impress others with how many times you have seen, “The Empire Strikes Back.” Nothing wrong at all. However, when choosing a therapist, you may want to consider one who […]

  Depression is not just “sadness”.  It consists of many symptoms that can last for days, weeks, even months at a time.  Depression can affect your functioning physically, emotionally, socially, vocationally and behaviorally.  It can be connected to your thoughts about yourself and how you view the world, your emotions, how your body feels and […]

  I am happy to live in an old home from the late 1800s. Downstairs is my landlord, an all around wonderful person and animal lover.  I live upstairs. My landlord who I will refer to as “N”, will save most any creature he comes across. This includes bats, birds and feral cats.  When I […]

For many, pets are our special companions, who give nothing but unconditional love and comfort. So, it is natural that you may feel intense grief if your pet dies.  Animals can also be our eyes, ears and limbs as well as our working partners.  They are a part of our daily living. This is a […]