The Sonder Blog
Control vs. Influence: The Shift That Calms the Nervous System
By: James Ahearn, JD, LPC, NCC There’s a tension most of us carry: the harsh belief that if we just try hard enough, think clearly enough, or plan thoroughly enough, we can control what happens next and dodge the discomfort of that perceived outcome. Control promises...
Managing the Mental Load of Modern News
By Mark Schillinger, MSW, LCSW: We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with news and information. In the United States’ polarized political climate, the line between news and commentary is often unclear, which makes it harder to understand situations...
Apricity in a Fractured World: Finding Warmth Without Denying the Cold
There’s a word that captures the paradox of extremes in a simple moment: apricity. Apricity means the warmth of the sun in the cold of winter. Not the blazing heat of summer, not searing rays, not sweltering heat, but warmth that exists in spite of the cold, brisk...