Hey parents, if you're like me, you've had a least a few moments where you thought or said to your child "don't tell your mom/dad." In this video blog, I explore some motivation for a different parenting response that will ultimately serve your relationship with...
As a therapist, I wanted to give my perspective on some common myths I see perpetuated in pop culture about what therapy is like. While I am only speaking from my experience as a therapist, client, colleague, and group participant, I am confident that my...
I've been feeling inspired to organize my thoughts, intuitions, and plans into some writing, to get clear for myself and for readers and potential clients. First, I'm excited to announce that, as of February 4th, 2014, I am officially a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state...
As 2014 arrives more fully and the calendar changes, so to does my work with Vital Collective. I look forward to many exciting offerings this year, including a rich and edgy mixed-gender group centered around feedback, relationship building, and compassionate communication skills. Right this moment, however,...
Intimate partnerships, as an entity of their own, develop much like people do. Starting at the birth of the relationship, that magical moment in time when a completely electric connection is born to ourselves and to the world, a relationship consists of the energetic, emotional,...
Empowered Man Group 2.0 Beginning, August 13th, Ted and I are re-booting our men's work with a shift in format that feels more true to our vision of this work. We are inviting men who are interested in longer term, deeply transformative interpersonal work. Our original...
I've been warned at least once a year since I started this work. "Men are the toughest clients to get through the door!" they told me. "Good luck with that," others snickered. Yeah, they warned me. Even fellow practitioners of men's work, whom I respect...
An Insider's Guide to Online Therapy As someone who has experience with online therapy - both as a client, and as a practitioner - I wanted to give you the inside scoop. The reality is that in our vast world of internet communication, telecommuting, and the...
It's been an enriching summer so far over here at the VC. I've been enjoying connecting and reconnecting with clients-new and 0ld-each one a blessing. What's news is the Empowered Man Course, coming this fall to Portland, Oregon. This is an 8-session experiential created by myself...