I so often encourage people to appreciate all the moments that they’re given, because life can change in an instant. Our family has learned that the hard way, as we’ve gone through many traumatic times together. We’ve had loved ones battle cancer and other serious health crises, and grieved unexpected family losses from tragic accidents … Read More
Robin Williams’ suicide made me so sad! As a therapist, I know that when someone is in enough pain that they are having even fleeting thoughts of suicide, that person is feeling pretty hopeless much of the time. When the pain becomes even more intense and more pervasive, it can become all-encompassing. Each day can … Read More
I look at this photo, and it reminds me of some very happy childhood memories. That’s my younger brother, Don, and I perched up on the front of our folks’ car. I’m guessing we were probably 3 and 5, or maybe 4 and 6. We loved going to this farm! It belonged to our great … Read More
Being a Santa Barbara therapist makes me truly happy! I love this beautiful town, nestled between the mountains and the ocean. Living here, and being able to do work that I love, is a dream come true for me! As beautiful as this area is, though, it doesn’t guarantee that life will be trouble-free. I … Read More
As almost everyone knows, we recently had a terrible tragedy happen in Isla Vista, a town very near U.C.S.B. and near Santa Barbara. A young man, with a mind tortured by mental illness and rage, went on a rampage of violence last Friday evening. Six innocent people were killed, and many others were injured. The … Read More
I know that there are times when everything looks dark, and it’s hard to see that your life will ever be joyful again. Through the years, I’ve worked with many people who have been in this harsh, painful place. There are many ways to come through that pain, but there are two main alternatives to … Read More
