We are undergoing what seems to be a prolonged crisis. The legacy of long-standing systems of oppression, the seemingly never-ending instances of violence, disease, war, and—most recently—global political upheaval have all disrupted mainstream consciousness. What we are experiencing is certainly not unique to the times...
Have you ever, secretly, dealt with a cascade of emotions that move from deep sadness, disappointment, annoyance, fear, anger, or even rage? Have you ever felt walking in endless circles around contradicting thoughts and feelings about what you are living? Have you ever screamed silently, inwards, in...
“It feels like a never-ending story”, I heard. The questions that followed were: “Do you really think that I will get to the other side? When is this going to be over?” And the last comments before a deep silence, were: “ I doubt I will get better…I am...
How are you? Stop for a minute and think about that question… How many times throughout the day we are being asked or we ask that question? Does it happens to you that often times you don’t find a way to respond honestly and just reply:” Fine,...
1. Move your body and listen to it: walk, jog, run, do any type of workout, yoga, swim, dance, and notice all the sensations on your body. Listen to the voices of comfort and discomfort, follow what you feel is right for your body, what...
It is really difficult to get rid of her. This character has been coming to my life without being invited, at least not directly or consciously, for many years now. She became more frequent in my adolescence and has not stopped sneaking in since then. She...
Current times demand that people get prepared for many situations. Most people are concerned about having car insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, etc. Most of us get somehow prepared for hurricane season and most likely all of us at least have a box of band-aids...
As a licensed mental health counselor I have the honor to be a witness and a companion of many people's journey and together we have realized that our perspective has a huge impact in relationships. As a human being I have lived difficult moments as...