by Tania Henderson | Sep 1, 2023 | Communication, Self-care, Uncategorized
Awhile back, I was sitting in my OBGYN’s office, anxious to hear what could be done about the night sweats that were significantly impacting my sleep. (One night with interrupted sleep is enough to make me grumpy. A few nights in a row, I may be found growling in the...
by Tania Henderson | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
This is a time when we get to celebrate sexual and gender diversity, a reminder that human beings embody rich varieties of experiences and identities. The community also invites reconsideration of norms; norms that are so embedded in our culture that they are largely...
by Tania Henderson | May 11, 2023 | Communication, Relationship, Uncategorized
It’s time to get back to discussing strategies to use when we disagree with others and when the outcome of a discussion has huge implications. In part 1, we explored our position and why a topic matters to us. In part 2, core principles were introduced to promote...
by Tania Henderson | Apr 20, 2023 | Communication, Relationship, Uncategorized
It’s time to get back to strategies for engaging in tough conversations. Using the basic principles of deep canvasing, the previous article focused on step 1, becoming curious about ourselves and our motivations to engage. This time, the focus is on the approach,...
by Tania Henderson | Mar 3, 2023 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Therapy, Uncategorized
I was recently asked about a piece on psychedelics from the television show, “Last Week Tonight.” The host, John Oliver, did a great job talking about the complicated history around these chemicals in a therapeutic setting. For example, there are places where...
by Tania Henderson | Jan 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was in squishy pants, reading something I know was highly intellectual when it suddenly dawned on me- this month is the twentieth anniversary of Side-by-Side Counseling. Twenty Years!!!! While I am in comfortable denial that I’m two decades older than when I...