It's Christmas! We gather to celebrate Christmas, if we are Christian, or Hannukah or. . . But the common factor is it frequently includes lots of family time. Our culture (think, Hallmark channel movies) shows that this is "supposed" to be a time of greater joy. However, for a lot of people the increased family … Continue reading Avoiding holiday depression & stress
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The enemy within
“Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either -- But right through every human heart -- And through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years. And even within … Continue reading The enemy within
What is mental health, anyway?
Mental health is more than just the absence of "symptoms." Moving closer to mental health means living with more joy, wonder, and ease. It is living in wholeness.
Lisa Tolliver CPsy, LPCC 