Category: Mental Health

  • Judgments – Mental Shortcuts, or Distortions in Reality?

    He’s so smart; I’m chubby; she’s ugly; he’s bad for you; they’re perfect together. What do all of these statements have in common? They’re judgments; they reflect matters of opinion, not indisputable facts. This may not seem too terribly fascinating, or insightful, but bear with me. Because what is phenomenal, in my opinion, is the extent…

  • Compassion and Mental Health

    This article was originally published in the Mountain View Voice on January 13, 2015 This week is all about serving others and how, ironically, serving others is one of the top 10 best things you can do for your own mental health. In my work with clients, I consistently emphasize the significance of working to…