More on creating connection with others.

As the year comes to a close, Tamara and Nancy reflect on the importance of pausing and reviewing what ended and what is yet to begin.

We all have some experience in "pushing through" uncomfortable feelings when we are ill or out of sorts, but what do we do with a more chronic situation like depression?   

Most everyone longs for connection and a sense of belonging. If that's the case, why are so many people feeling lonely? What makes building friendships and relationships so hard? This episode explores some of the barriers to creating connection with others.

Tamara and Nancy answer your questions.

Tamara and Nancy answer more of the questions you've submitted. This episode explores the emotions clients experience in therapy, including the tender, sometimes surprising feelings of love toward their therapist.

Discussion about EMDR.  Thoughts on who it might be useful for and the reasons for doing attachment and identity work prior to doing EMDR to improve the results.

Self-care is the practice of intentionally taking action to maintain or improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.  

Creativity and transformation are deeply intertwined. Creativity fuels transformation by imagining new possibilities, reshaping ideas, and redefining boundaries. Whether in art, science, personal growth, or societal change, creativity is the spark that initiates transformation.

Understanding how alleviating depression may be less focusing on "figuring out" what is bothering us and more on creating energy, action and self-expression as an antidote for healing.