Some of the participants. I am in pink on the left. The University of Denver (DU) Graduate School of Social Work is sponsoring Catalyst Series for Social Justice workshops that are open for the public to apply to. These workshops…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…