"In relation to others, people are free to participate in targeted activities or to lose themselves in the intimacy of a close relationship." – Murray Bowen There is no shortage of strained marriages. Two people who have been close to one another can distance themselves over time and establish themselves in their own positions, which they see as opposed to…
Different forms of the same heading say everything: "The worst unemployment rate since the Great Depression." The US Department of Labor announced in early May that 20.5 million people had suddenly lost their jobs because many companies had shut down their workforce or changed their workflows significantly during the coronavirus pandemic. For mental health counselors, the COVID-19 crisis has triggered…
Every now and then you just have to switch off – switch off your phone, switch off your brain and give yourself a little space to be simple. We all do that, especially now. Let's face it, it was a crazy year with pandemics, economic upheavals and social justice conflicts, not to mention the upcoming elections. It is always a…
Do you remember the high school multiple choice questions? I still wake up in the middle of the night in cold sweat and think of her. The correct answer could be a, b, c, d or e. They all sound about right. They all seem logical. But you had to choose one. Just one. And only one option was correct.…
Understand gait analysis data and its use in research and clinical practice. Gait analysis is one of the parts of the job that never gets easier. This is because walking is a complex interaction of the nervous, respiratory and locomotor system and is influenced by age, personality, mood and a whole host of other factors. The more you know, the…
“Gas light from parents can reach into adulthood, but it may have been particularly harmful to you in your childhood. Children have to learn to trust themselves, and being taught that what they see, hear or feel is not real can lead to a life of self-doubt. "~ Suzannah Weiss Some of us grew up in families where our feelings…
"Don't waste time looking back at what you've lost. Keep going because life shouldn't be traveled backwards." ~ Unknown When I was thirty-eight, I was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. One thought persisted during my treatment: "I can't wait until this is over and life is back to normal." I held the belief that things would go back to the…
Madison and I cooked a family dinner tonight. I'm not a great cook, but Maddi had a recipe she wanted to try, so we went to the local supermarket to buy some ingredients. It was a simple chorizo carbonara with fettucini and it was delicious. In fact, her twin brother Logan declared it the best homemade food he had ever…
During these days of the Covid 19 restrictions, conferences were canceled or in some cases moved to a virtual online format. I have not had any personal experiences with virtual physio conferences yet, but I have participated in a virtual literary festival which I consider to be a similar event. I've never been to the Hay Festival, which takes place…
"Everyone wants to live on the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you climb it." ~ Andy Rooney Three months ago I had a great opportunity – a free weekend trip to Snowdonia, Wales. After I had chronic illnesses in the last six years of my life, I had hibernated. My days were a black and white…