Entries by True North Counseling

The Real Mr. Miyagi: How to Die Badly! | Healthy Aging Series: S8, E6

“He described himself as a unique drunk. He could work almost every day, and no one would know it.” “I’m drunk almost every day.” Pat Morita. Mr. Miyagi. I’m guessing most of you have heard his name. He taught Daniel LaRusso karate in the three karate kid movies. Such a great character, and Pat Morita […]

How to Escape the Rat Race | Healthy Aging Series: S8, E5

This blog will examine the work, “The Country Chronical,” by Gladys Tabor I love sleeping in a tent, especially when it’s raining. I’ve had a few unpleasant experiences camping. Mostly I love it. I’ve slept through a blizzard in the Sierra mountains. Woke up to a foot of snow. I’ve slept through a “no see […]

How to Finish the Race of Life | Healthy Aging Series: S8, E4

This blog will continue examine the work, “Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study,”  written by George E. Vaillant. How do we sucessfully finish the race of life?  Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence see life as a competition. Johnny is “jelly” because Daniel has a beautiful family, a very successful car dealership, […]

Eighty Somethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness by Katherine Esty, PhD | Healthy Aging Series: S8, E1

New Format and New Season I’ve reorganized the format for my blogs to reflect Seasons! I’ve written 74 blogs for our website, so I’m introducing the next season as Season 8! Here is what you can expect in Season 8: I’ve written 5 blogs from the book, “Triumphs of Experience.” This is a study that […]

“Out of the Darkness” Fundraiser with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

As a society, we struggle with repressed emotions, feelings of hopelessness, and sadness to a worrying degree, and as a counseling practice, we see it in our own patients consistently. We provide assistance and care to those suffering, who walk in the dark – that’s why we felt that it was pertinent for us to […]

New Adult Personal Relationships Group Therapy Session Starting September 13, 2022

We’re excited to announce another virtual group therapy series here at True North Counseling: Personal Relationships! This class is open to adults ages 18+. Classes are online every Tuesday, from 12-12:50 pm. They will run for 10 weeks, beginning on September 13th. Classes are $15 per week. These classes are for adults seeking guidance concerning […]