Learning To Stay – Object Relations, Safety, And Slowing Down
This semester, I’m teaching courses in psychodynamic psychotherapy and social work ethics—subjects centered on safety, boundaries, and relational presence.
Altered States, Sacred Views: A Door, Not a Map Psychedelics, Meaning & Responsibility
Many who seek altered states aren’t reckless. They’re searching for meaning, healing, and wholeness. Yet they often enter these experiences without knowing what questions to ask—or that there are [...]
PAS B’SALO: OVERFLOW THE CUP BEFORE IT’S EMPTY
Pas b’salo appears in the Talmud (Yoma 18a), which teaches that a person who has bread within reach is fundamentally more at ease than one without. This isn't just about food. It’s about mindset, [...]
Nature, Nurture & NOW: How Epigenetics is Rewriting Mental Health
When it comes to mental health and healing, we’re entering a new era—one where science affirms the soul’s wisdom: small, consistent behaviors can change not just our mindset, but our biology. [...]
When Psychedelics Reopen Wounds: Trauma, Memory, and the Limits of Set and Setting
A recent preprint study from less than 2 weeks ago (Simon et al., 2025) shook something in me. As a trauma-informed clinician, I’m well aware of both the promise and perils of psychedelic [...]
The Neuro Arts: Unlocking Wellness Through Creativity
Today, I'd like to delve deeper into the world of Neuro Arts and explore how these creative practices can enhance our well-being. The Neuro Arts encompass a wide range of creative activities that [...]
n+n+N=Epigenetics!
The word Epigenetics is a combination of the prefix, "epi," meaning above or beyond, and "genetics," pertaining to our inherited gene sequence. This concept refers to influences beyond genes that [...]
