Writing a journal has been a big part of my own life ever since I began to examine the inside of my head. I’ve used it to express how I felt when I couldn’t express it anywhere else. It’s been a way I can pin down rushing thoughts and wayward feelings. I’ve sorted through choicesContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: Journaling”
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The Shrink’s Links: A Guide for Students With Mental Health Disorders
Going to college can be a challenging experience for anyone, but for students with mental health problems, it can be even more difficult. From dealing with the stress of coursework to navigating social situations, college life can exacerbate mental health issues. However, there are resources available to help students with mental health disorders succeed inContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: A Guide for Students With Mental Health Disorders”
The Shink’s Links on Twitter
If you’re a long-time reader of this blog, you may remember a series of mine, called the Shrink’s Links. In this, I posted interesting things I’ve read, seen, heard, or helpful tools I found on the web. If you were a fan, you might have missed it when I discontinued it. Well, weep no more;Continue reading “The Shink’s Links on Twitter”
WeConcile
One factor that commonly limits the effectiveness of any kind of counseling is that fact that, at the most, you are only in your shrink’s office for an hour every week or two. If long term behavioral change is called for, you must identify what change is necessary and practice it long enough and frequentlyContinue reading “WeConcile”
Better Angels
Last week, which was the second week of the government shutdown, was the week in which a large proportion of the clients I saw complained about the stress of having a government that, not only can’t get along, but does not seem to even want to get along. I didn’t bring it up; they did.Continue reading “Better Angels”
Mental Illness Happy Hour
If you have ever thought you were the only person who thinks the thoughts that you do, in the way you do, I would recommend that you listen to the Mental Illness Happy Hour. There, you will hear yourself think. The weekly, hour-long audio podcast of interviews with artists, friends and the occasional doctor isContinue reading “Mental Illness Happy Hour”
Project I am Not Ashamed
If you have a mental illness, you know stigma. There’s stigma in the shame you feel if you say you have a mental illness. There’s stigma in the way people react if you say you have a mental illness. There’s stigma in the way mental health coverage is still something that needs to be foughtContinue reading “Project I am Not Ashamed”
It’s a Fearful Thing to Love What Death Can Touch
Judah Halevi was a Jewish poet, living in Spain about a thousand years ago. He left us a beautiful poem that I think captures the essence of grief. The translation has been attributed to Chaim Stern, around 1930.
How Big is the Brain?
The Brain—is wider than the Sky— For—put them side by side— The one the other will contain With ease—and You—beside— The Brain is deeper than the sea— For—hold them—Blue to Blue— The one the other will absorb— As Sponges—Buckets—do— The Brain is just the weight of God— For—Heft them—Pound for Pound— And theyContinue reading “How Big is the Brain?”
How to Have a Good Conversation
If you’re lonely, it’s not enough just to go where people are. You also must know how to talk to them. Watch this School of Life Video on YouTube to avoid the common pitfalls and to learn how to have a good conversation.
Keith Wilson - Counseling 