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A view of the tops of bamboo trees.

Good Grief!

05/12/2025
So, what is good about grief? Grieving is considered something that we need to do...
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A mountain range with snow on the top of it.

The Many Faces of Ptsd

05/12/2025
I continue to be amazed by all the different ways that post traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] symptoms...
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What is Essential is Invisible to the Eye

05/12/2025
I have previously blogged about this quote from de Saint-Exupẻry's The Little Prince.  The full quote...
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A beautiful view of some water falls and mountains.

“She Thinks That I Am Real”

05/12/2025
One of my patients told me a story that exists on the internet in a...
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A body of water with trees in the background

I Like You Just the Way You Are

05/12/2025
I heard an interview on National Public Radio that aired March 11, 2016 [StoryCore.org] with...
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A view of the valley from the top of a mountain.

Is It Time to Stop Being Nice?

05/12/2025
Recently a number of my patients wondered if they were being too nice to some...
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A sunset over the trees in front of some clouds.

You’ll Be in My Heart

05/12/2025
For some reason I listened to Phil Collins singing "You'll Be in My Heart" from...
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A close up of some red roses in the sun.

To Keep Things From Getting Worse

05/12/2025
My patients have made it clear to me how important their feeling responsible for others...
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A field of yellow flowers in the sunlight.

Can We Be Too Empathic?

05/12/2025
Recently one of my patients said that they were being "too empathic."  She was referring...
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A floral pattern with purple and blue flowers.

Similarities Between Young Children and Dogs

05/12/2025
I have been seeing similarities between young children and dogs.  This started after I had...
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