Per Dana

My readings of late have taken me to an arena of thought I believe has been largely untapped by well-meaning professionals seeking to get the most out of their employees. Since 2008, “doing more with less” is the work mantra … Read More

This is an uneasy time. Things feel unsettled. Ideas we believed in based on information we thought was correct are being questioned, debated and sometimes debunked on a daily basis. Since the beginning of life on this planet, change has … Read More

In the wake of Robin Williams’ tragic death, and in preparation for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, I have been engaged in a number of personal and professional discussions regarding the nature of suicide and the view some have … Read More

Maybe this sounds dark, but I’ve been thinking about grief lately. A lot. Grief is such a complex experience. I know of its complexities both professionally and personally. I am fairly certain the reason I am contemplating grief more than … Read More

Procrastination. Putting things off. It’s a practice I am more than familiar with. It is the concept that makes it oh so cozy staying in my bed past the sixth snooze alert on my phone. It is my very best … Read More

If you keep up with the news, you probably have heard the word “sociopath” batted around a bit more than usual. It seems to pop up more these days given the increasing threat of terroristic acts and/or the current political … Read More

This is a time of personal reflection. The ending of one year and the beginning of another prompts many of us to review where we’ve been and where we’re going. If you are undertaking such a task, I invite you … Read More

As you look upon the New Year, you may reflect on the year past and the year to come. Or not. I, for one, hope you are giving some thought to what you want to achieve by the end of … Read More

Navigating mental health services in the CSRA can be a little tricky, especially if you have never used a counselor or psychiatrist before. Most likely you are already sad and nervous because you are the one struggling, or you are … Read More

Anxiety at its best keeps us out of harm’s way. Anxiety at its worst keeps us in a kind of psychological prison. Anxiety is necessary to our survival as human beings. It alerts us to danger and equips us for … Read More

From the get-go, let me clarify that this is NOT an article about an actual bath in the woods. At least not one that involves stripping down and soaping up. No, this article is about the cleansing of one’s psychological … Read More