Author: Karen Caffrey

I'm a psychotherapist in private practice in West Hartford, Connecticut. I enjoy helping people become more fulfilled and resilient, so they can lead better lives.

Would You Like To Be Wealthier?

General

Although you may not often think about it this way, your mental and emotional well-being is a source of personal “wealth” in much the same way as your financial resources. And just like your money, your emotional well-being can be accrued, invested, spent, or depleted. How do you feel when your mental and emotional wealth […]

“Don’t Panic” (In Large, Friendly Letters)

Anxiety, Compassion, General

Anyone who has ever felt panic knows that the advice, “Don’t Panic”, is usually of limited usefulness when the need arises. When rising sensations of anxiety, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest begin, the ability of your mind to hear and absorb information or advice diminishes rapidly. You might be aware that the […]