Do you have a secret dream hobby? That thing that you dream about doing, but never quite find time (or courage) to attempt? Maybe you were shamed in a school art class, and you are deeply convinced that you don't have any creative talent. Maybe you are tone deaf or get stage fright. Well this week, I am inviting to you think about that … [Read more...]
Mid-Week Balance: 15 May 2013
May 15, 2013 by 1 Comment
Hi all--if you noticed that MWB was missing last week, I apologize. I was home with a sick kiddo, and didn't make it to the computer. But, everyone is healthy this week, and I have an enormous round-up for you. There is so much good stuff that I am going to jump right in. Self-Care and Self-Criticism So often in my office, I hear … [Read more...]
Ask for What You Need
May 3, 2013 by 3 Comments
Today's post is for the Postpartum Support International (PSI) blog hop. May has been designated Maternal Mental Health Awareness month. In support of that, PSI is hosting a blog hop focusing on postpartum recovery and coping. While today's post will use language specific to new mothers, this is an issue that applies to people in all kinds of … [Read more...]
The Mouse takes on the Elephant: Coping with Health Stigma
April 26, 2013 by 4 Comments
This post is the final post (for now) in my Health Stigma & Privilege series. If you are new to the series, you may want to read the initial posts defining health stigma and healthy privilege and exploring how health stigma creates harm. In the first two posts I have shared an initial definition of health stigma and healthy … [Read more...]
