Published in Highly Sensitive·Apr 27, 2020Notes on HopeThis has been a very difficult year, difficult enough to shake the spirits of even the sunniest of optimists. For those who care deeply about the state of humanity and the state of our natural world, the fronts that we are struggling on can seem too numerous to count. …Psychology5 min readPsychology5 min read
Published in Highly Sensitive·Mar 22, 2020Member-onlyEthics in times of CrisisThe Covid-19 pandemic has so far impacted every aspect of modern life. The economic, social, political and moral structures that we interact with and that guide us in day to day life are all being disrupted in these extraordinary times. …Covid-196 min readCovid-196 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jan 15, 2020Member-onlyClimate UnconsciousnessWe have entered the age of the Anthropocene and are already bearing witness to the catastrophic effects of climate change that Earth scientists have been warning us about for decades. …Environment6 min readEnvironment6 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Jan 4, 2020Member-onlyThe Climate Crisis and Mental HealthAs the climate crisis continues to unfold, we must find ways to stay informed while trying not to become immobilized by the grief and fear that are natural responses to loss and existential threat. …Climate Change6 min readClimate Change6 min read
Nov 12, 2019Lonely HeartsAccording to a substantial body of research, we humans are a lonely bunch. Politicians decree that loneliness is a epidemic and researchers theorize about the ways that modern life has negatively impacted our sense of connectedness and health. To understand this phenomenon and determine whether we are indeed facing a…Loneliness5 min readLoneliness5 min read
Published in Highly Sensitive·Sep 16, 2019On Being DepressedDepression is a common and highly complex phenomenon. Understanding means listening to both the subjective experience of an individual as well as weaving together the threads that are common to those experiences. …Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Mar 28, 2019Productivity and…?When I listen closely — to patients, friends, colleagues and others I encounter in my day — I notice that productivity has been a regular theme in conversations lately. No doubt it has always been there in the background but now more than ever I am noticing how people relate…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in Highly Sensitive·Oct 30, 2018Dealing with Distress: Self-care ResourcesOur cognitive, affective and behavioral patterns and experiences are shaped by the relationships both past and present, and the social worlds we interact with. As a person working in the field of mental health, I pay close attention to the ways that people’s difficulties and distress are maintained and expressed…Emotions7 min readEmotions7 min read
Published in Highly Sensitive·Jun 14, 2018Embracing Your Introverted SelfSeattle can be a haven for introverted people. Those seeking quiet feel belonging in a place where people are more socially reserved and respectful of others’ personal space and they enjoy recharging over the slow winters which allow time for solitude and introspection. …Introvert5 min readIntrovert5 min read
Published in Highly Sensitive·Mar 29, 2018Reclaiming EmotionsHow do you cope with emotions that are difficult to bear? Highly sensitive people endure a range of strong emotions, including those that stir up deep psychic pain like sadness, loss or grief. …Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
