I grew up in a rural Ohio. Our house was settled among the woods between two towns, each populated by 1,000 people. I’ve always been shy, and I still consider myself an introvert, needing time by myself to rest and reenergize. However, after beginning my psychotherapy practice in Boulder, I soon found myself drawn to Lafayette, where my wife, Kelsey, and I live. Having my practice in Boulder, I felt disconnected from Lafayette, which I perceived as having a strong sense of co
Despite the ubiquity of the oft-quoted first five words of this poem, in our culture, individualism is so valued that we sometimes fail to see that we simply cannot meet all of our own needs. We must rely on others for certain needs, such as to experience trust and understanding.* However, due to the lessons of our shared culture or the beliefs instilled in us by our unique family upbringings (oftentimes without our conscious knowing!), there are many reasons why we get in ou