On the Obsession with Progress
I’ve noticed how often we measure ourselves against an invisible standard of “progress.” Patients worry they’re not changing fast enough, or that circling the same themes means they’re failing. But therapy isn’t a straight climb upward. Growth is messy, cyclical, and often quiet. What looks like stasis is sometimes deep integration. Repetition isn’t failure—it’s how we turn experience into meaning.
Unlocking Positive Change: A Mindset Revolution
A therapist’s take on 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think: how your thinking shapes meaning, and 3 simple ways to use this book in real life.
Anxiety Unveiled: A Unique Perspective
Up until I had read this book, my understanding of what anxiety was felt very broad and almost distanced from me. I could tell when those jittery feelings in my body kicked in, but all I could say was, "I'm feeling anxious." It was like, "Oh, here comes that anxiety again, and I'm not quite sure why, but it's definitely overwhelming." There were days when a subtle undercurrent of anxiety would persist throughout the day, defying my attempts to make it go away.
