This print hangs in my office. Before talking about what it means, a little background. It was given to me by a trusted adviser and fellow therapist: my Mother. This print hung in my mother’s psychotherapy office for 20 years and when she retired, she gave it to me. It was made for her by a Chinese friend.

Sharon Martin LCSW crisis print in office

It says “crisis”. The Chinese word crisis is made up of two characters. One is  “danger” and one is “opportunity”. We all know that a crisis is dangerous. However, we tend to forget that it generally also offers the opportunity for growth, change, for something to be different. It’s something to keep in mind when you are struggling.