You won’t have to ask me what my favorite flower is — you could guess by the lilacs I’ve planted on both main sides of my house. All different kinds, blooming at different times…
Watch your step: The “fun” side of language
“Watch your step” seems clear enough. But what if it’s a metaphor? Or maybe not? Is it a warning about a wet floor, or a gentle nudge to be careful with what we say or do…
From self-help to research through the lens of self-determination theory
Some of you may have come across my “Call for Research Participants,” and some of you were quite surprised by it. I get it. Studying psychology at this stage in my life might not…
Call for Research Participants
Title of Research: Therapy, Self-Help, or Coaching: Lived Experiences of Depression and Overcoming Depression in Mid to Late Adulthood. We are seeking participants for a qualitative research study…
All the pieces that form a whole me
There are moments when I catch myself not knowing where I am — a smell, a color, a street sound pulls me into a past version of myself I forgot I still carried. As I’ve lived in…
Our divisive world: Reflecting on missed opportunities
Some missed opportunities linger. Not because we didn’t try, or because we weren’t ready but because we didn’t fit the mold someone else built for us. As I was reflecting the other day…
I am only human: The art of being uncomfortable
May Day is becoming a memory… Looking back on Rhinoceritis in the Making, after the imaginary curtain falls and I’m left alone with myself, I keep reflecting on the lessons learned that…
Step into the heart of Rhinoceritis in the Making this May Day
On May 1st, we’re opening the doors to “Rhinoceritis in the Making,” a live performance where conversation, music, sound, image and movement find each other in one shared space. This is more than…
Easter and the not-so-simple exercise of forgiving oneself
Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate Easter! “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34) is one of the most cited examples of unconditional forgiveness…
What is happiness?
Happiness is a universal concept but also deeply personal. For some, it’s daydreaming with a cup of coffee on a rainy Sunday morning. For others, it’s staying healthy, feeling connected or…