Why She Feels Fat by Johanna Marie McShane

discomfort and change

Someone was complaining (and rightly so) about how painful the work of therapy has been for her lately.

something i remember

A few months ago I got to be reminded about something I had recommended to a client a long time ago- like 10 years ago. Sometimes as therapists we don't always know immediately which of our actions/suggestions will be especially meaningful.

gifts

I love that Paws feels as if touch is a gift.

not fighting so hard all the time

One of the manifestations of black and white perspective is the idea that "if we don't constantly fight, we'll lose." That there are only 2 choices: fight or lose.

one other thought about touch

Someone said to me today that "touch is overrated."

touch list

It might be worthwhile to make a list (only this time I'm not going to make the list... you each are for yourselves, so there...) of ways you appreciate being touched.

the importance of touch

I was getting a pedicure the other day (have to admit, along with my slight addiction to shoes I'm a fan of having nice feet to put into those shoes...), and it wasn't a very good one. 

Ann's letter to her therapist

Ann, therapists have all different kinds of views on communication between clients and therapists. 

middle of the week Bumper Sticker

I sort of think we've already had a Bumper Sticker this week... but just for fun, here's another one: There's No Substitute for Experience.

Ann and connection dot :)

First of all, my congrats with everyone else to Ann, who's loving life at the moment. Very cool.