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“How are you?”

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I’ve been thinking about this question a lot recently as we live in a world that feels very invested in self-improvement.

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Last week I wrote about something many of us rarely stop to question: What if not all the weight we're carrying is actually ours?

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Last week, I wrote about the invisible weight so many of us carry. The worries, responsibilities, losses, expectations and quiet struggles that no one else can see.

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One of the things I love most about walking with Aemon is that he reminds me to pay attention. Not because he's trying to teach me anything. It's simply that when I'm with him, I notice things I might otherwise miss. The...

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Aemon is a rescue dog, and despite all the progress he's made during the last few months together, there are still moments that catch him off guard. Sometimes it's another dog. Sometimes it's an unexpected noise. Sometim...

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If you've ever lived with a rescue dog, you'll know this. You can't rush trust. You can't explain to them that they're safe. You can't convince them with logic. You certainly can't demand that they \"just get over it.\"

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One recent afternoon, I found myself doing something I frequently hear clients sharing in session.

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The other day, I had one of those days. You know the kind. Nothing terrible had happened, and it wasn't anything major. It was simply one of those days where you've answered too many emails, made too many decisions, and ...

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June 8, 2026- Things my Dog Teaches me about being Human

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This space is for those fellow dog lovers who are interested in exploring therapy, dogs and being human. It is basically a place for me to talk about mental health, dogs, and all the very human stuff in between. I will b...

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