Psychoanalyst, student of life, and seeker of wisdom
Pasadena, CA
Joined February 2014
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Join me for a free virtual mindfulness gathering on Sunday, April 16 from 4 to 5 PM PST on zoom! I will give a short talk, we will share a 15 minute mindfulness, practice together, and conclude with Q&A. Let’s breathe together! Free registration link: shorturl.at/aLMO4
Just posted a photo @ Jennifer Kunst, Ph.D. instagram.com/p/Cj3GDUKLmUz/… – at Pasadena, CA
6 credit virtual ethics training for licensed mental health professionals is right around the corner. Please join us! eventbrite.com/e/ethics-in-c…
Here is another saying that grounds me when hope is challenged. I choose to believe that the center will hold. I can’t prove it. It is an act of faith in the basic goodness of the world. I suppose it’s a risk but it is far better than the alternative. #hope #faith #tryingtimes
Another grounding saying, poignantly relevant to this sacred day and every day. Who will advocate for those in need (including when you are the one in need)? Responsibility falls to each of us to do what we can to make things better. I ask myself, will I answer the call? #freedom
When painful lessons are to be learned, I find my bearings with Maya Angelou’s words. We may avoid progress because we do not want to feel and guilt. But when we can admit our failures, we give ourselves a chance to begin again and do things better this time. #DoBetter
Increasing violence in the world makes for very heavy hearts. Powerlessness, hopelessness, grief, fear, & rage. So I want to share some of the principles that I hold onto in such times, principles that help me carry on with tenderness and determination. #1 by Edward Everett Hale.
Mental health professionals are invited to join me for our first virtual Psychoanalytic Essentials reading group. $10 off to the first 10 people who register. And 3 CE credits through CPA! eventbrite.com/e/31583816946……
Embracing the Realities of Time and Truly Living | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/blog/hea…
I am a big believer in the value of holding a BALANCED view in the face of life’s difficulties. Acknowledging the painful feelings and realities while at the same time finding reasons to be encouraged can bring some… instagram.com/p/B6qm_2zAtMW/…
Walked out of my therapy office tonite to this incredible skyline! This is the first time I have ever seen a rainbow BEFORE the storm. Let that unexpected metaphor sink in. How would we feel differently about the… instagram.com/p/B5E8sMjgS_T/… – at Pasadena, CA
Sometimes “standing there” means be present, even in #uncertainty and #doubt. Sometimes it means just #wait and see how things will turn out. Sometimes it means #trust another to do something when you can’t or… instagram.com/p/B5DOkkUAjca/… – at Los Angeles, CA
I had a blast this afternoon, leading my first #personalgrowth workshop with a group of 15 wonderful souls, sharing some wisdom about how to manage life gracefully! Somehow we wound up taking pictures of the food and… instagram.com/p/B49Kra-giCn/… – at Los Angeles, CA
Does your inner dialogue go like this sometimes? I know that mine does! It takes a lot of mental work to develop a more realistic sense of ourselves...but it can be done and it is SO worth it! #selfesteem #selfworth… instagram.com/p/B40BuQ7Awo_/… – at Los Angeles, CA
Choosing change is easier said than done! That’s why it will be a main topic in my upcoming Life Essentials Workshop on Saturday afternoon, Nov 16th! There is still space for you (just 🙋♀️)! Link in bio #change… instagram.com/p/B4xN76kg5Z1/… – at Los Angeles, CA
A little preview for my upcoming half day #personaldevelopment workshop in LA on Saturday afternoon, Nov 16th. A few spaces left! Link in bio #retreat #mentalhealth #psychology #selfcare #selfhelp #positivequotes @… instagram.com/p/B4u_rvZgZBe/… – at Los Angeles, CA