The Unexpected
Monday a large wild turkey appeared outside my office window. My office is just off of a highway, but backs up to an urban greenbelt. I see song birds, brown squirrels and a few large black rock squirrels, but this … Continued
Obstacles to change
Obstacles to change can seem like giant boulders in your path. You may know what you want to change but just can’t seem to move forward. In my “Living Well” psychotherapy group here in Austin, members came up with this … Continued
Change is beautiful
At The Butterfly Farm in St. Martin the caretakers place chrysalises in special boxes so that the butterflies are protected when they first emerge. They crawl out, open their wet wings slowly, and wait while the wings straighten and dry. … Continued
Not when I’m working
Psychotherapy clients often ask if I get tired of hearing about people’s problems. I guess it could happen, but I don’t really think of psychotherapy in those terms. Unlike a friend who might be overburdened by a stream of complaints, … Continued