Do you ever feel like you have more to do than time to do it in? Or does it feel like there is an emptiness within you or in front of you...

The sky was cloudy and grey, and the air was damp and chilly. It was the kind of day where you want to stay inside, cuddle under...

“We all need more kindness” series will focus on the three elements of self-compassion [1] (common humanity, self-kindness, and...

Have you ever felt something more intense then the situation called for? Sometimes our feelings make sense and sometimes we need to dig...

Scrolling through your social media feed in the summer you see several extraordinary moments featured in people’s lives. Their travels,...

Have you had the experience of laying in bed with your mind racing? Your body is telling you it is time to sleep, but your mind is...

Freudenfreude and schadenfreude are German words that describe complex emotions. The former celebrates and shares in the success of...

Often when we think of someone confident, we think of someone bold, brave, and maybe a bit brash. However, confident people have fears...

“I can care for others without taking care of them”. This is a mantra that I’ve developed over the years to remind me of the importance...

With the start of a new year, many people set resolutions about how they want to improve themselves or some aspect of their lives. With...

The holidays are a time for connecting and celebrating, but they can also bring significant pressure and stress. Normal routines can be...

I chose the name 'Flourish with Compassion' for my psychotherapy practice because it represents two important elements in my clinical...