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Forgiveness

I’ve been thinking about the issue of forgiveness lately, and how it might play a role in my work. As a therapist, at first I thought there’s something almost counter-intuitive about it. One of the ways people heal in therapy is by getting a chance…

What is Mental Health?

As a therapist, it’s my job to help people achieve their optimal mental health.  Well, what do we mean by “mental health?”  It’s a very good question!  In more traditional psychological thinking, mental health was equated with the lack of mental illness.  In this view,…