Ready or not, summer is here. For children and teens the much awaited summer break means days of no homework, staying up later, enjoying the pool, and having much less structure to their day. For many parents, the summer break means lining up things for their children to do and trying to create some sense...
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One of the best medicines for the human soul is being outside. Research shows that those who spend time outside are less likely to experience depression and anxiety. Being outside gets us out of our heads and aware of the world around us. We become mindful of our surroundings. Mindfulness brings peace into our...
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Though rooted in Christian tradition, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by all, religious and non, especially in Savannah. The city prepares all year for this spectacular event. The famous fountain at Forsyth is dyed green and citizens are adorning our favorite color. We are excited as the big day approaches. But I must admit,...
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I am not sure if you are familiar with this Led Zeppelin song. I recently came across it again and love the title. It is a play on words, which is always fun. I think of it in two ways, either communication that goes bad, or the basics, or breakdown, of how to communicate....
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The party season is upon us with football parties, costume parties, and the holidays. If you’re like most people, these parties come with their own worrisome questions such as “What should I wear?”, “Will anyone talk to me?”, or “Who will be at the party?” These concerns and others make party-goers anxious before even...
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The most common complaint I hear in my office is anxiety. Actually, this is also the most common complaint I hear around the community with family, friends, and coworkers. Our culture is full of anxious people and is in desperate need of change. College students more than ever feel overwhelmed by multiple concerns such...
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Unfortunately, a common abbreviation in our society is PTSD. Yet, most people are unsure how what it is. We are used to hearing these letters in the context of veterans returning from combat. PTSD includes these heroes, but also encompasses much more than those. PTSD, in its longer version, is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It...
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As we get to know one another, one of the most popular questions asked is “What do you do?” I love telling people that I am a therapist. I get a variety of responses. I hear anything from “I love therapists!” to a story about someone’s brother to “How can you listen to people...
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I love the breeze and ocean smells as I jog along the coastline. Though the run can be more challenging with sand and wind, it is a joy to be in nature rather than running on the streets. At the beach I feel connected to something greater than myself. It is a time to...
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Do you ever turn back to old habits and ideas? Do you struggle to move forward towards your dreams and passions? I think we all can answer yes to these questions. I recently learned of the courageous story of Hernando Cortez who led his people to conquer the Aztecs. In 1519, he sailed to...
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