Mid-Week Balance: 17 April 2013

Hello all--and special thoughts of care and support for anyone reading this who was affected by the bombings in Boston this week.  As we continue to face challenging and traumatic events, I feel even more strongly about sharing good self-care resources.  That means this week's round-up is large.  The first section focuses specifically on healthy … [Read more...]

Mid-Week Balance: 10 April 2012

Hi all.  This week, I am showcasing some of my mental health colleagues.  These are folks that I respect deeply.  Many of them are great supporters of my own writing, so I thought I would return the favor and highlight some of the work that they are doing.  They cover a wide range of practice specialties, so you are going to get a broad … [Read more...]

Mid-Week Balance: 23 January 2013

We are heading into the end of January, and this is a time when many people feel discouraged.  The weather is cold and often gloomy.  The excitement of the holidays (for good or bad) is over, and now it's time to deal with a new year of business and responsibilities.  Maybe you tried a change that has been harder or less satisfying than you … [Read more...]

Mid-Week Balance: 21 November 2012

Happy almost-Thanksgiving.  I am in the group of people that enjoys most of this holiday experience.  My family will be in from out of town, and I am fortunate to have a family that I look forward to seeing.  Cooking is one of my favorite stress release tools, so I get to indulge to my heart's content in the next few days. However, I know … [Read more...]

Wednesday: 14 November 2012

This week feels like the time when everyone is trying to catch their breath. It's our week to slow things down a bit after the election and before the holiday season kicks off in full next week.  In that spirit, I've tried to gather some posts for MWB that are about pausing and focusing.  For the first time, I have a special section for men, plus … [Read more...]