Daisy was known for her negativity. She'd receive a surprise check in the mail and complain that it wasn't enough to help their "tiny income." Her sister offered a guest room over the holidays and all Daisy could talk about was how cold,...
Jessy came in crying about her relationship with a close friend, Sam. "We've been there for each other through so many crises: her divorce, my brother's stint in jail, everything. A few months ago Sam got mad at me for cancelling a few...
"That's it, I'm ready. It's time for me to lose weight! I'm going to cut out sugar, simple carbs, meat, and dairy." "I'm sick and tired of my kid being such a problem. I'm going on a vacation and he's going...
"Our first grader, Jude, is the best. He's fun and funny, sweet and kind…" Sarah's words trailed off. "He sounds like a great kiddo," I said. "The thing is, he's had challenges since birth. He struggled to eat, his sleep schedule...
"I'm so angry at my sister. I have been taking care of my elderly mother for over ten years now. I pick up her medications, drive her to the doctor, sit with her through choir practice and take her shopping every week. ...
"Once I make enough money, we'll sell everything and move to an island. We can live off the land!" Sam to his 10 year old son, Tom "Once I have that first bite of chocolate cake, the world disappears and I feel free."...
Penny, a woman in her early twenties, sits across from me with an intense expression on her face. "I've come to a realization," she declares. "What's that?" I ask. "I've decided I'm going to be single the rest of my life." ...
My week starts with three new clients interested in counseling. Sandra wants to lose weight. She’s been 100 pounds overweight for most of her adult life with high blood pressure, asthma, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetic symptoms. From a family that struggles...
With the election of Donald Trump the psychological term “gaslighting” is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and brings people into my office asking, “Am I being gaslighted?” As with other charged words, I think it’s helpful to take some time and understand the terms...
We live in a unique part of the state. Although technically Gilpin, Jefferson, Clear Creek and Boulder counties are considered urban, often we face health issues traditionally viewed as rural. (http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletters/transforming-care/2017/march/in-focus?omnicid=1187163&mid=vernamd@ubhc.rutgers.edu) Rural America faces higher levels of smoking, diabetes, coronary heart disease and suicides....
