How many minutes are there in an 8-hour work day? About 480. How many minutes does a movie last on average? Usually around 90 minutes. What about in a workout class? 45 minutes. Or, how many minutes do you spend watching your favorite Netflix show? 30 short minutes. How long do you spend walking your dog around the block? Only ...READ MORE »
Sometimes it can seem like there is stress coming from every direction. And lately, watching the news can easily become overwhelming. In times when fear begins to take hold of us or our world starts to feel out of control, it is important to do things that can calm us down and ground us. The following practices can help you ...READ MORE »
I had a weekend away this summer to rejuvenate, and I spent time with many yogis and meditation gurus in the mountains of Snowshoe, WV. This place holds many special memories for me of skiing as a child, vacationing with my own children, getting married among friends and family, and taking beautiful hikes in the woods. Yet, the experience of ...READ MORE »
I was at a dinner party the other night and the two children at our table had a typical little squabble and the younger one turned to his dad for help. After the situation was resolved, the dad asked me, as a therapist in DC working with parents and adults “how much should we try and solve our kid’s problems?” ...READ MORE »