I shared a personal story about my experiences with a loved one suffering from high-functioning depression in another post. He did what is very common for people with high-functioning depression — he tried to hide it in alcohol, drugs, food, and work. He was fantastic...
You’re thinking of working with a new therapist, someone you don’t know and maybe don’t want to offend or disrespect. But, oh my gosh! Santa Fe is a special place, and it attracts a lot of really interesting people, many who are experts in their...
How to calm your nervous system when you’re anxious or stressed is a valuable skill to have in your happiness and wellbeing toolbox. Our world seems to be getting more and more out of control every week (day?!). Our nervous systems are freaking out by an almost...
What’s the connection between hope, happiness, and therapy? I’m Melanie, the Santa Fe Therapist. Hope seems like a small thing sometimes. And yet, it’s a powerful ingredient in health and happiness. The building blocks of happiness include feeling a...
Exploring Hope: An Expressive Writing Virtual Workshop You’re struggling to stay positive, but you’re not sure what lights you up anymore. It’s been really rough navigating these challenging times, and you’ve been feeling a little hopeless about changing things....
How to find a Santa Fe therapist can feel overwhelming, right?! Spiritual advisors, study and practice groups, sanghas and world-renowned teachers, and writing groups and tons of all kinds of therapists and counselors. From an astrology reading to a shamanic healing,...