Several years ago, while working for a fast-paced healthcare organization, I shared the concept of “work-life integration” with my colleagues, many of whom were on the brink of burnout, just … Read more
Written by Mindy Schlechter, LSW, Galia Therapist As we discussed recently here, pregnancy and childbirth are meaningful transitions which can shift our lives quickly. Women can be left feeling a sense … Read more
Written by Mindy Schlechter, LSW, Galia Therapist According to the National Institutes of Health, postpartum depression affects up to 15% of mothers following the birth of their babies. Genetics, hormonal … Read more
That worn couch is a place of safety for many of us. It’s where some of our most buried secrets and biggest revelations have been shared. It’s a place removed … Read more
“Do I need therapy or coaching?” is an increasingly common question posed by people ready to do the work, but uncertain where to start. Understandably, much confusion exists regarding the … Read more
Most of us like to think that we’re quite rational and mentally capable (and many of us are). So when we’re setting our sights on a goal — a career … Read more
I was working with a coaching client the other day who shared that she had recently taken on mentoring a few younger colleagues. She had done this out of … Read more
Please don’t call on me, I silently prayed. Please don’t call on me. Please no. Please, please, please, please… “Ashley? What answer did you get?” “X equals 4?” I said, … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I grew up always looking for the right answer. There could be only one of them, and gosh darnit if I wasn’t going to … Read more
Or maybe you did want to ask, but just didn’t have an open, reliable source to inquire. Psychotherapy has historically had a lot of cloudiness around it. It’s been like … Read more
For me, it feels like the click of a seatbelt, snapping perfectly into place and offering a sense of safety and assurance. I feel right. I feel peaceful. I feel … Read more
I spun around as I heard the familiar clap of hand against coth. I knew that one of these two had slapped the other, but the chances were equal as … Read more
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