My Inner Muse

The first person who stood out to me way back at the 2011 group interview was Karina . She looked beautiful, in a perfect suit -- so professional and ready to rock the interview. We shared the briefest of smiles, and I felt more comfortable that I hadn't totally overdressed for the interview (I was in a suit, too). Alicia and Yan a were next, they sat with me in the circle in Room 240, which would become our home for two incredible years. After hearing a little bit about their backgrounds I was so in awe of the cultural diversity of the program. A Russian, Panamanian and Indian - representing three continents -- sitting together and finding an immediate rapport. Bagmi was the first person to make me cry, in the interview breakout session with Gerald. She spoke openly  about her lived experience and I thought to myself, this shit just got real. I was so impressed with her courage and determination and felt compelled to share something deeply personal about myself, too, instea...

I've just submitted my Master's Thesis, a project I worked on with three other bright, talented women in my MFT program. It's been an arduous two-year journey, one in which I learned a lot about myself, what I value in life, and what I want for the world around me. As the semester draws to a close, I am grateful for those that have helped me along this path -- my professors, my classmates, my family and friends who cheered me on while I juggled two careers and a busy home life. I feel so incredibly fortunate to have switched careers at precisely the time I did -- I am energized about what I've learned and the road that lies ahead. Up next is a five week Immersion Program in Mexico City this summer to obtain my certification in Latam Family Therapy, so I can continue working as a bilingual therapist with a bit more confidence, language skills and street cred. I'll also travel through Croatia for three weeks with my family for pure personal enrichment. The Dalmati...