How Depression is Different than Sadness

How Depression is Different than Sadness

Depression is hard to describe. Yet I think it is helpful for people to try and explain it. There are no perfect words to capture it and people can experience it differently. I found this short video helpful. If you experience depression, but have a hard time...
Winter Asks Us to Listen

Winter Asks Us to Listen

Winter in Colorado 2015-2016. It is cold. Winter asks us to look within, to see what we need.  It asks us to take extra care of ourselves, perhaps wear more layers, drink more water and to find ways to be around people. Some animals hibernate in the winter, they go...
Free Hugs

Free Hugs

Grief, hopelessness, and despair. These are some of the words one could use when thinking about the state of the world. I believe we are all connected. The challenges that we face as human beings will never go away. How do we deal with these words, these feelings? I...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

I was able to attend a six week training course on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is based on improving psychological flexibility through acceptance of thoughts instead of getting rid of thoughts. Mindfulness or being in...