How “Failure to Launch Syndrome” Brought Me to Therapy
The first time I heard the phrase, “failure to launch,” I was 24 years old, studying psychology in graduate school. Our instructor was describing various life transitions that can have profound psychological effects on families, such as relocating, having a child, or divorcing. But my ears perked up when she said, “failure to launch.” As she explained what it was, I had a flashback to my first semester in college—an emotionally tumultuous period that led me to therapy for the first time.
On Dreams, Jung, Self, and Soul
In this article, I discuss dreams, Jung, Self, and soul, as well the use of dreams in clinical practice, and the relationship between dreams and psychological wholeness.
How Stress Affects Body, Mind, and Emotions
In our fast-paced, rapidly changing world, stress can become our constant companion—something we carry in our muscles, in our thoughts, and in the way we breathe. We push on. We normalize it. But when left unchecked, stress doesn't live quietly in the background. It starts to shape us. It wears down our health, our judgment, and our relationships. Understanding how stress affects us holistically is the first step in learning how to manage it more effectively.