Today I Love Finding Hope
Coffee maker in survival mode (turned on) Today I love finding hope in the determination of others and their words of passion and planning. I love that social media is full of positivity, even though it is somewhat overwhelming at times. I love that some of it is almost silly...
A Letter To The Key Workers During Coronavirus
Dear key workers, This is an open letter to you all, to pass on my sincere thanks and gratitude. Whether you work for the NHS, in retail, or any other key worker profession, I want you to know that the work you are doing is not taken for granted.
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Mental Health Humor and psychological disorder humor and cartoons by Chato Stewart
Quarantined: “How Do I Cope With Feeling Stuck?”
Are you tired of being quarantined? Many of my clients including people who consult with me have complained that this quarantine is way too long. The quarantine can also feel really long if you are stuck with people you find difficult to manage or deal with. In this article I offer practical tips on managing challenging family...
On How-to Self-Quarantine from a Veteran: An Actual Autistic
As an autistic person, social distancing and self quarantine are my preferred existential state. My internal experience, and the way I intake what most people breeze past automatically without giving any notice,...
Honoring Yourself During Tough Times
During uncertain times, like our current pandemic, it's natural to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed. You're not sure what to do, what to think, or where to start.
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Mental Health Humor and psychological disorder humor and cartoons by Chato Stewart
Today I Love The Sweet Low Clouds
The sky is coming down to earth Today I love the sweet low clouds laden with water and dragging themselves over the escarpment to the north across the bay. I love how they obscure the top of the rock and the sky above it, changing the landscape completely and...
20 Small But Substantial Ways You Can Use Covid-19 Isolation to Emotionally Grow
Has anyone else been thinking lately about the endless ways that life can challenge us? Because I sure have. Whatever negative events you may have imagined happening in your future,...
“I don’t like having feelings. It’s Upsetting!”
In my article Time Out of Mind (Toronto, Ellen L. K. (2009). Time Out of Mind: Dissociation in the Virtual World. Psychoanalytic Psychology. 26 (2) 117-133), I write about the young...
Long Overdue: Respect for the Homes of Single Men
Picture the home of a single man living alone. In your mind, what does it look like?
From Childhood to Adult Life – Understanding The Transgender Journey
The coming out of Caityn Jenner, a Woman of the Year 2015, brought recognition of transgender people into the public eye. With media reminders of the transitions of Christine Jorgenson, Judge Phyllis Frye, Chaz Bono, as well as award winning shows like Transparent and the powerful film The Danish Girl, there is an increasing sense that being transgender is being acknowledged as “ part of...
Today I Love Saturday Breakfast At Home
The garden waits Today I love Saturday breakfast at home when everything is tumbled together from random sources. I love farm fresh eggs fried on the side burner of the barbecue while oatmeal is heated up in the microwave and toast is made in the toaster oven on the makeshift...
Bipolar Basics Webinar
Just to let you know, I will be delivering a webinar called "Back to the Basics: Bipolar Disorder 101" hosted by the International Bipolar Foundation this coming Monday, March 30 at 4:00 PM EST. Register for the webinar
Anxiety, Depression and COVID-19: Now’s the Time to Feel Our Feelings — Here’s 8 Ways How to
Photo by Tunahan Yildiz on Unsplash We are in an anxious time. We are worried. Fearful. And ill at ease. Things are changing. Our schedules and routines. The ways we engage with others. And things are staying the same. The exact same. Day after day.
Marriage as a Therapeutic Alliance
The dream of a marriage made in heaven is totally unrealistic…Every man-woman relationship must be worked at, built, rebuilt, and continually refreshed by mutual growth. ~ Carl Rogers in Becoming Partners Linda: Contained within a...
Welcome To Kelly’s Island
I'm home! Do you remember Gilligan's Island? That was a fun show, eh? I was always amazed that they had a man there who could pretty much make an xray machine in a coconut but he couldn't patch a six inch hole in a wooden boat that looked to me...
Shelter in Place: Tips to Cope
Find someone you trust. Talk with a family member or close friend about your experience. Contact a friend and have someone stay with you for a few hours or a day. Don’t...
Your Body Will Tell You When a Mood Change is Coming
Mental illness affects the entire body, and in efforts to manage it we must carefully consider what our bodies are telling us.