This Moment – the Choice Between Fear and Faith
I think of my blog as a non-political zone, but at this moment, as a mental health professional, I don't care. I see one side trying to stoke fear, suspicion, paranoia, a distrust of our fellow man. I call this "The Walking Dead" mindset. And all it brings is ruin, [...]
New Support Group Starting: “Laid Off in Tech?” Seattle/In-Person
Hi everyone, I had a "download" over the weekend. There is a need here, and I think will continue to increase, unfortunately. Tech layoffs, and the deep impact on the people who are let go. I've walked many people through this journey in 20 years as a therapist, and even [...]
Therapy, AI & The Subtle Danger of Distorted Training Models
Hey, Having spent a good part of my life working in computers, I've spent a few decades watching the advent of things like VR, AR, and now, AI. I've not been surprised to see the artificial intelligence crowd try to create an AI therapist. It's a very old idea, actually! [...]
The Downside of Constant Mental Health Awareness
It may be that I'm getting to an age where I don't relate well to the norms of younger culture (I'm 57 now). Or, it's possible that age has imparted wisdom on me. I'm not sure which one (or both) is true in this post. I was in a local [...]
Now Offering Counseling by Video
In light of recent developments with Coronavirus/COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, I am now offering individual psychotherapy and counseling services via video technology. I can provide video counseling not only to Seattle, but to anyone in Washington State. Due to licensing regulations, I cannot offer this to people [...]
Notes from Week One of my Digital Detox
Hi all, While many people may think therapists are immune to the problems of ordinary life, I will tell you we suffer from all the same maladies as the general public. And I, dear readers, had found myself fairly addicted to my phone as of late. The inability to sit [...]
Free Men’s Workshop – Circle of Men – January 6th, 2018
The next Circle of Men workshop, put on by the ManKind Project, will be held Saturday, January 6th in Lake Forest Park, WA. It's a great introduction to Men's Work and I have gotten great feedback from every man I have sent. It's a wonderful opportunity to try this stuff [...]
I’m Off to Initiate Men
I'm heading off this morning, going for a weekend with the ManKind Project. I'm off to initiate men in the New Warrior Training Adventure. For the next 24 hours we will travel, arrive and prepare to be in service. We will get clear within ourselves, get clear between each other, [...]
We Are All Riding Waves and Making Ripples
It was on a day like today (sunny, a touch warm, with spring smells in the air) some nine or ten years ago that I had a revelation at a park in North Seattle. I have never shared that a-ha moment with anyone until today. I was watching a duck [...]
