A young boy sits slumped and sad on a park bench. Behind him is a Father's Day picnic celebration with families barbecuing and celebrating at picnic tables around a large tree with a banner hanging on the branches that says "HAPPY FATHERS DAY!"[/caption] For many, Father’s Day can be a time of reflection, tenderness, and—quite often—pain. While mainstream culture tends to paint this day in bright colors of celebration and gratitude, the reality is far more nuanced for most of

Discover how behavioral activation and seasonal outdoor activities can help manage Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Learn evidence-based strategies from a psychotherapist’s perspective. Every fall, I return to Pennings Orchard in Warwick, NY—a tradition that grounds me in the rhythms of the season. As a psychotherapist, I’ve learned that these rituals are more than nostalgic—they’re a form of behavioral activation, an evidence-based approach to treating depression and Seaso