01 Feb Surviving Winter Fatigue

Posted at 19:31h in Health Benefits, Portland Therapist, Portland Therapy, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Uncategorized by mitch 0 Comments
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Wow! What a winter it's been in the Northwest. The Portland area has been hit with more winter storms this year than usual. We saw several snow and ice events before the holidays, the biggest snow storm in 37 years to usher in the new year, and more winter weather on the way. Portland Public Schools have been closed nine days this season and many people have lost work. Needless to say, it has been a disruptive winter in the city and by now many of you may be experiencing the stress of winter fatigue. Here are a few tips to...

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07 Sep #ItsOkayToTalk

Posted at 00:55h in Men's Health & Wellness, Portland Therapist, Portland Therapy, Therapy Yurt by mitch 0 Comments
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Men commit suicide 3.5x more often than women. Traditional models for how to be a man in society --suck it up, grin & bear it, bottling it up-- are playing a major role in the struggle men are facing across the globe. In efforts to change the narrative towards being a more healthy and aware man, while also bringing awareness to the crisis of male suicide, the social media campaign #ItsOkayToTalk has been launched. Please check out my blog post on Portland Therapy Center to find out more about why men are struggling so much and ways you can support the...

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10 May Spring?

Posted at 05:04h in Garden Therapy, Nature Therapy, Portland Therapist, Portland Therapy, Therapy Yurt by mitch 0 Comments
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April showers bring may flowers is how the old proverb goes. Well what happens when April feels like July, with May not looking any different? After multiple days of record-breaking April temps, I started to wonder if this was just how our Northwest spring was going to be like moving forward. Is this a feature of what climate change is going to look like for Oregon? Many plants out there are confused, with some mistakenly blooming too early. But what does this shifting weather pattern do for our mental health? Looks like I am not the only one wondering about this....

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07 Nov The Yurt is cozy and ready to take on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted at 22:49h in Nature Therapy, Portland Therapist, Portland Therapy, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Therapy Yurt by mitch 0 Comments
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As the calendar turned over to November, we moved back our clocks and were met with cooler, darker, days. The conditions in the yurt are wonderful and it's a great time to come visit.  The rain drops falling on the roof offer a soothing sound and the heat from the fireplace is inviting.  The perennials and natives in the garden are establishing themselves nicely with the newfound rain.  A sense of calm comes over me every time I meander by the plants and step into the warm yurt.  There is a lot of beauty to be found in this time...

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11 Sep Garden is growing

Posted at 22:59h in Garden Therapy, Nature Therapy, Portland Therapist, Portland Therapy, Therapy Yurt by mitch 0 Comments
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On August 19th, 2015, Oregon broke a record for the most days with an air temperature over 90 degrees.  This record coincided with a state and region wide drought that lasted longer than recently remembered, with large scale wildfires spreading across the Northwest.  A couple days after this record was set, winds blowing from Eastern Oregon brought a thick haze of wildfire smoke into the Willamette Valley and here in Portland.  Unhealthy air quality was recorded in places such as Beaverton and Government Camp.  The dark haze brought an eerie feel to the city.  I can't help but take notice...

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29 Jul Why a Garden?

Posted at 21:25h in Garden Therapy, Nature Therapy, Portland Therapy, Therapy Yurt by mitch 0 Comments
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Back in March of this year, when I concluded that it was time to take my practice to a more nature based form, the question became: "How do I do it while living in a city?" As far as cities go, Portland has incredible access to green spaces.  There are many parks, including Forest Park, the largest park within city limits in the U.S.  I thought about possibly meeting clients on one of the many trails in Forest Park, and having hiking/walking therapy sessions up there.  The Columbia Gorge to the east offers a wide range of options in the outdoors...

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