Lifting seldom-heard voices in order to re-examine traditional social constructs and to cultivate love and empathy
Monthly Archives: January 2018

Innovations for Combating Loneliness

While researching for the Loneliness Series I found several ideas for combating loneliness. Most of them were reflective of each other and were “solution lite.” Lots of articles seem to think that you should just join a club or get

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Loneliness Part Three

This is the third part of a three-part series on loneliness. Today we will again hear from psychotherapist Kelly Smyth-Dent LSW and from Edward whom we heard from the first week. We will also be offering some solutions to loneliness.

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Loneliness Part Two

For this article I have consulted with Kelly Smyth-Dent LSW, a Denver psychotherapist who is creating a series of wellness academies and workshops.  These workshops will create socializing opportunities for people who wish to reach out to others from their

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Loneliness Part One

It’s hard to believe that we are only one month away from Valentine’s Day.  Many people cannot stand Valentine’s Day.  The obvious reason is that they do not have a significant other in their lives and as a result feel

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The Ego Shield

Welcome back!  Thank-you for returning or for finding me for the first time.  Since we’re still in the introductory stages of our conversation, I’d like to discuss just a little more about gaining understanding and compassion.  Our goal, ultimately, is

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Welcome

Thank-you for finding me. Here’s hoping that we can build new understandings, new relationships, and facilitate healing within our communities and our world.  Together.  This blog is a lab with the intention of hearing from and gaining understanding for people

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