Dr. M’s Musings
Sit Down and Shut Up
For a while now, I have been sitting down and shutting up every morning at 6:30 am to meditate with a Zen Buddhist sangha. There is a saying, “As within, so without.” As my inner has become more peaceful and flowing with this steady practice, I have noticed a...
Why choose us?
Why choose us over a corporate run mental health platform for the treatment of your OCD? • Although virtual sessions may be appropriate at certain times for certain clients, this is not always the case. In our opinion, initial in-person visits are always preferable...
Walking Each Other Home
I have worked with clients who have been suicidal. I have worked with clients who have had to endure the loss of loved ones to suicide. I have felt the raw emotions on both sides. Yet none of that prepared me for the loss of someone I called my friend, someone I...
Our Mindfulness Challenge
Mindfulness is achieved by becoming fully aware of the present moment and accepting any thoughts, feelings, or sensations that may arise in the mind or body. Simple in concept. Challenging in practice…at least for me, anyway. Too often, I lose sight of the present...
Be Vigilant for God (Love)
As mental health professionals, we are often directed away from the “God” topic. However, the reality is we are spiritual beings, and spirituality (which is so closely linked to our sense of purpose and meaning) affects our mental health in many positive ways. For...
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