by Jeff Clark, MD | Nov 30, 2020 | Baby Steps, Gratitude, Mindfulness
“The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” A true saying, but not always helpful. It’s important to recognize where things aren’t going well and apply deliberate pressure. At the same time, there is power in being able to recognize problems, set aside the ones that aren’t...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Nov 23, 2020 | Baby Steps, Public Policy
Few problems have simple solutions. Most require sustained, consistent work. And so when an easy, one-time solution comes along, we naturally gravitate towards it. There has been a lot of enthusiasm about the upcoming vaccines to prevent COVID-19. I’m excited...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Nov 16, 2020 | Psychotherapy, Relationships
What makes someone a great therapist for you? Most importantly, you need to have a great connection. The best therapist in the world won’t mesh with everyone, and it can take several trials to finally get this right. Good therapists want you to ask for a trial session...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Nov 9, 2020 | Addiction, Public Policy
My favorite news of 2020: Oregon voted to decriminalize some drug possession and earmarked large amounts of funding towards addiction treatment. Now It might not work. Funds could be diverted. Treatment investments could follow special interests rather than data....
by Jeff Clark, MD | Nov 2, 2020 | Baby Steps, Mindfulness
A single breath is almost meaningless. If you somehow skipped it, your body would adapt. The sheer quantity of other breaths overwhelms the value of any single inhalation. And yet there is immense power in taking the time to slow down and carefully observe yourself...
