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Beware the Danger of a Single Story

By Diana Simpson, LPC

Posted: November 5, 2025

Over 10 years ago, I stumbled on a video online that has stuck with me ever since. A woman named Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave a TED Talk titled, “The Danger of a Single Story.” As a highly educated Nigerian woman born into a middle class...

Adventures & Antidotes

By Diana Simpson, LPC

Burnout Change Coping Effort Family Goals Mindfullness Mindset Positivity Practice Presence Relationships Rest Story Stress Struggle Uncertainty Weariness

Anxious Breathing Change Coping Control Dreams Expectations Hopes Joy Intention Intentional Present Rest Story Stress Success Time Unplug

Posted: May 21, 2024

I have a nine year old son who loves to read. Before bed, we’ll often grab a classic tale to read together. As I’m writing this, we’re deep into Treasure Island, enjoying the harrowing tale of a young boy named Jim Hawkins who winds up...