As we mark our country’s independence this July, it invites us to reflect on what true independence means for each of us—both personally and collectively. True independence includes self-awareness, resilience, and the ability to choose how we navigate our lives … Continue reading Interdependence and Independance: Reflections for July 2025.
We saw him, a young man of middle eastern descent likely in his mid-teens, walking along the dark highway toward an unknown destination. It was well past midnight, on that warm August night, and I worried when I saw him … Continue reading Common Humanity
“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” – Deepak Chopra There is a place within each of us that … Continue reading The Window of Tolerance. A Model for Emotional Regulation.
Perspective on Trauma 