Author Archives: dimitrinaspencer

In such turbulent times, like ours, poetry-reading and writing is perhaps one of the best tools to articulate powerful emotional experiences. I came across this poem by Ross Gay* about Eric Garner and it moved me deeply as it evokes so gently and yet powerfully the visceral interdependence of human beings. On July 17, 2014, EricContinue reading “‘A Small Needful Fact’ – a poem by Ross Gay”

Although the virus and the pandemic represent different things to different people (and it is key to know what they represent for you), for most of us, the pandemic tests our capacity to withstand fear and uncertainty. The threat of the virus is presented as a real threat to our life and the lives ofContinue reading “Pandemic Fear”

This website begins at the time of a global pandemic. Life has changed for everyone everywhere in the world. There is no place away from the virus and its impact. No one will remain untouched however well protected we are. We are facing great challenges that will last for some time. We can embrace themContinue reading “Therapy in the Time of Pandemic”