If you were one of the hundreds of counselors, psychologists and social workers to attend theColorado Mental Health Professionals Conference this past weekend, you were privileged to an incredible experience. Through the collaborative efforts of multiple professional membership associations, one of the countries largest mental health conferences did not disappoint. From Dr. Irvin Yalom’s keynote interview to the wide variety of breakout sessions, it was truly wonderful to wit

As inherently social creatures, relationships are an integral aspect of our daily lives. From various relationships, we gain information about our surrounding environments, receive support as well as validation in our personal experiences and can even find a sense of purpose in our engagements with others. It is true that some of this should come from an internal sense of self; however, relational experiences greatly influence our self-perceptions and emotional experiences. W