I feel I am not a good dad at times. I feel like I am not able to guide my kids correctly or give enough. This is a struggle I have had since day one of being a father. The moment my first son was born I thought that I am not enough. Am I going to fail? This is an ongoing theme in my life, one of not feeling enough. I want to think that I am not alone in this and if I am, I am still trying my best- I think. I have always wondered what it would feel like to just be so confiden

I have heard and more than likely said, “I am battling my mental health” or “I am fighting my demons”. The battle for mental health could be viewed in multiple different ways from different angles. On one side we have the helpers, advocates; social workers, counselors, peer supporters, health workers and a slew of other individuals that are fighting to help promote a positive mental health environment. Then on the other side, I will call them, profiteers; social media, big p

Trauma and distressing memories at times feel as real today as they did when the event first happened. Traditional talk therapy can help us learn coping skills and process our thoughts, but even after doing that, it can feel like that memory and the strong feelings that come with it will never go away. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic technique that helps the brain process traumatic experiences and reduces their emotional impact. This blog

I was talking with a client, and it was an intense conversation – one of the conversations where a clinician starts to think a mandated report may have to be made. The conversation led to the thoughts of the client believing that “not being around” was the best option for the world. This is a really touchy subject. As a clinician providing mental health therapy, this statement can go many different ways. In this instance, I know the patient. I knew they were safe in the mom

One thing for certain is we will feel a feeling. Whether it be wanted or not. The different feelings that fluctuate through the day can be overwhelming at times. Experiencing the good the bad and the ugly; to know what feeling is to come would a wonderful superpower to have. Learning to feel the feeling is a feat in itself that may feel like an unattainable superpower but that is just the self doubt lying to us. Understanding the way we react to a certain feeling; do I shut