As a mental health professional, I cannot help but reflect on one of the most helpful things I have learned in my career: the power of finding hope amidst hopelessness. I often ask my clients during their first session: “What do you HOPE to get out of treatment?” The purpose behind this question is to gently guide clients towards a … Read More
The Wisdom of the Ages by Dr Johanna Lynch, GP Psychotherapist
Sometimes in these days of amazing technological advances, we forget the wisdom of our communities, the knowledge of how people have coped with adversity for generations, and the uniquely human capacity to see the hope of the mountaintop while still climbing out of the valley. This last week – I had a lovely poem sent to me – written by … Read More