I’ve been away…literally and electronically. Since I’ve already broken my writing streak, I’m now going to take an intentional break from my cancer and couples double-series for a week (or as it turns out, a few weeks) to extol the benefits of unplugging. I’ll wrap up with part 4 of both cancer and couples over […]
Couples Counseling Part 3: “I never said that!”
Ah, the “he said/she said” (or he said/he said; I said/you said; she said/she said…you get my point) argument. It must be as old as time itself. Or at least as old as relationships. I can only imagine how many hours of couples counseling have been racked up with couples debating exactly what was said […]
How do I tell People I Have Cancer?
Or maybe your question is…do I tell people I have cancer? Both are fair questions, and when newly diagnosed or facing a recurrence, people certainly ask themselves both of these questions. This is a highly personal decision, and if you asked 10 different people facing a cancer diagnosis, you would most likely get 10 variations […]
Couples Counseling Part 2: Valentine’s Day…Observed
Happy Valentine’s Day? Ah Valentine’s Day. The much maligned holiday. Or loved? Divisive at the very least. I don’t want to be all grinchy, because I admit that I don’t have an issue with Valentine’s Day this particular year of my life, but I can say that there have been years I could have easily […]
Cancer and Caregiving
I posted a few weeks ago about the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Summit that is taking place tomorrow (February 9th) at City of Hope. I have to privilege of speaking to caregivers at the summit, and wanted to shine a light on the role of caregiving today. Being a caregiver to a loved one […]
Couples Counseling, Part 1: Why I love working with couples
There are two areas in my practice that I am particularly passionate about at this point in time: working with couples and working with people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. (Quick but important side note: if you are reading this and looking for a therapist but do not fit into one of the […]
Got Cancer? Under 40?
Got cancer? Under the age of 40? In the Los Angeles area? Then mark your calendar for February 9th, I’ve got plans for you!! As you may know if you’ve read my bio, I’ve worked for City of Hope (an NCI designated cancer center) since 2010. This year City of Hope is hosting its very […]
Comedy and Tragedy
Hello! And welcome to what may just become my new blog. I resisted this idea of writing a blog for a while, until all of the sudden it sounded like the best idea ever. And so it begins. Time will tell! To introduce myself, I figured I would start with some self-disclosure. I was a […]