by Dr. Pentz | Apr 13, 2017 | Journey to Spirit |
And I heard hope in the voices of the Cubans IN THIS SERIES: Moon Over Havana, Returning to Cuba: Educational exchange promises new ways to think about mental health interventions While Cuba is still a socialist country, it was clear on my February 2017 trip that much...
by Dr. Pentz | Mar 9, 2017 | Journey to Spirit |
A full moon lights the way through the dark as I am driven to the Havana airport. The streets are quiet. A few pedestrians pause at well-marked crosswalks. As the city awakens, I reflect on my fond memories of a week discovering what Cuban mental health professionals...
by Dr. Pentz | Feb 5, 2017 | Journey to Spirit |
Four years later, I look forward to learning more about their innovative solutions and how they work Today, it is four years ago almost to the day that I return to Havana, Cuba, for an educational exchange on integrative mental health. I am on this journey to explore...
by Dr. Pentz | Jan 27, 2017 | Journey to Spirit |
Look for what matters in the small exchanges of the day, and draw strength from mutual hearts A Chinese sage once said, “May you live in interesting times.” And so we are in this present moment. Are we defined by these moments by others’ actions? Or by our own...
by Dr. Pentz | Dec 23, 2016 | Journey to Spirit |
Create room for lovingkindness, self-compassion during this blessed season 2016 This year 2016 has been tumultuous and riddled with a lack of civility and respect to many who have fought hard to be seen and noticed and cared for as human beings. Many of us struggle to...
