Wild and precious life
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver, “The Summer Day”
Instructions for Life
“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” Mary Oliver
Power of the Process
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Tennessee where I interned with Onsite’s Living Centered Program. I am always amazed at the personal transformations that occur in such a brief time on that campus. Fifty or so strangers from around the world—most following a long day of travel—arrive on that first evening feeling awkward,
The Power of Connection
It’s been 18 years since I’ve lead a small group therapy session in my office. I’ve missed it greatly. My practice morphed into one blessed with an abundance of individual therapy, and even though I believe strongly in the benefits of a group, timing has not provided the space to host one. Groups are messier,
The First Annual Ruegg Brothers Fishing Trip: Nature vs. Nurture
The world of psychology has enjoyed a long, open debate regarding the effects of nature (our genetics) versus the effects of nurture (learned or environmental influences) on personality and behaviors. As four brothers raised in the same household, born to the same set of parents, we share DNA as well as many learned traits. When